A dogmatic belief in objective value is necessary to the very idea of a rule which is not tyranny or an obedience which is not slavery.
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Besides reasoning about matters of fact, men also make moral judgements.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Men are capable of both logical reasoning and moral judgment.
In this quote, C. S. Lewis emphasizes the dual capabilities of human beings: the ability to think logically about factual matters as well as to make moral evaluations about the world. This suggests that our judgments and decisions are not solely based on empirical evidence but are also influenced by our moral beliefs and values, highlighting the complexity of human nature and ethical considerations in our reasoning processes.
Themes
Moral JudgementReasoningHuman NatureEthicsDecision Making
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate on ethics, one might use this quote to illustrate the importance of moral reasoning.
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