Character Quote by William James
“The subjectivist in morals, when his moral feelings are at war with the facts about him, is always free to seek harmony by toningdown the sensitiveness of the feelings.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Will to Believe, 1896
When moral feelings clash with facts, one may reduce emotional intensity to achieve harmony, but this can compromise authenticity.
In simple terms: Tone down feelings to match facts.
Balance emotions with reality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- decision making
- ethical counseling
- personal reflection
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ethical to mute moral intuition?
- What are the risks of prioritizing facts over feelings?
Suppressing feelings may lead to self-deception.