Physicians think they do a lot for a patient when they give his disease a name.
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The universal and lasting establishment of peace constitutes not merely a part, but the whole final purpose and end of the science of right as viewed within the limits of reason.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The ultimate goal of ethics and morality is to achieve lasting peace through rational understanding.
Immanuel Kant suggests that the fundamental aim of moral philosophy is to establish peace, which he sees as both a comprehensive objective and the culmination of ethical reasoning. He emphasizes that true peace is not just an element of right practices; rather, it is the ultimate purpose that should guide all of our moral considerations and decisions in life.
Themes
PeaceReasonEthicsPhilosophyMorality
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech on human rights, one could use this quote to emphasize the importance of peace as a fundamental goal.
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