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In the name of certainty, the greatest crimes have been committed against humanity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quest for certainty can lead to justifications for inhumane actions. This highlights the dangers of dogmatic beliefs.
Carlos Fuentes points out that throughout history, the desire for certainty and absolute beliefs has often led to justification for horrific crimes against humanity. In our pursuit of certainty, we risk committing violence and oppression, as individuals and societies fall into the trap of believing that their convictions, however extreme, are justified.
Themes
CertaintyCrimesHumanityBeliefsPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about ethics and history, this quote can underline how dogma has driven harmful actions.
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