Quote by John Berger

Compassion has no place in the natural order of the world which operates on the basis of necessity. Compassion opposes this order and is therefore best thought of as being in some way supernatural.

Compassion has no place in the natural order of the world wh

Summary

This quote suggests that compassion, which involves showing concern and kindness towards others, contradicts the natural order of the world. The natural order is driven by necessity and basic survival instincts. Compassion, on the other hand, suggests a level of care that goes beyond the essential needs or self-preservation. As such, it is seen as something extraordinary or outside of the ordinary laws that govern the natural world, resembling a supernatural phenomenon. Here, compassion is characterized as a higher moral attribute that transcends the natural order.

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By John Berger

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