Consider Quote by Yuval Noah Harari
““Perhaps it is also wrong to consider only the happiness of humans.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, 2014
Human‑centric ethics can blind us to the welfare of other sentient beings, urging broader moral consideration.
In simple terms: We should care beyond humans.
Key Takeaway
Expand empathy to all sentient life.
Themes
ethics
environment
compassion
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- animal welfare
- environmental activism
- education
- philosophical debates
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
anthropocentrism
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you redesign laws to include non‑human interests?
- What biases keep us human‑centric?
A Different Perspective
Human interests often dominate policy, limiting non‑human rights.
