Discrimination is not liberal. Arguing against discrimination is not intolerance.
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The ultimate notion of right is that which tends to the universal good; and when one's acting in a certain manner has this tendency he has a right thus to act.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Right actions are those that promote the overall good for everyone.
This quote by Francis Hutcheson emphasizes the importance of actions that contribute to the universal good. It suggests that the morality of an action is determined by its outcomes; if an action promotes well-being and benefits the collective, then it is justified as the right course to take.
Themes
RightGoodUniversalActionMoralityWell-Being
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate about social policies, one might use this quote to argue for actions that enhance communal well-being.
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