Quote by C.S. Lewis

If my duty to my parents is a superstition, then so is my duty to posterity. If justice is a superstition, then so is my duty to my country or my race. If the pursuit of scientific knowledge is a real value, then so is conjugal fidelity. The rebellion of new ideologies against the Tao is a rebellion of the branches against the tree: if the rebels could succeed they would find that they had destroyed themselves.

If my duty to my parents is a superstition, then so is my du

Summary

This quote highlights the interconnectedness of various moral and societal obligations. It suggests that if one argues that fulfilling duties towards one's parents or posterity is merely superstition, then the same argument could be applied to other obligations like justice, loyalty to country, or scientific pursuit. The quote implies that dismissing these duties as mere superstition would ultimately lead to self-destruction, as these obligations are integral parts of a larger ethical framework or "Tao." It emphasizes the importance of upholding and appreciating the responsibilities we have towards our families, societies, and future generations.

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Education Society Culture Post Modernism Advancement Modern Society

By C.S. Lewis

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