Quote by Thomas Hobbes

Moral philosophy is nothing else but the science of what is good, and evil, in the conversation, and society of mankind. Good, and evil, are names that signify our appetites, and aversions; which in different tempers, customs, and doctrines of men, are different.

Moral philosophy is nothing else but the science of what is

Summary

This quote by Thomas Hobbes suggests that moral philosophy is the study of what is considered good and evil within human interactions and society. It argues that what is considered good or evil can vary among individuals due to their different desires and dislikes. Hobbes highlights that these distinctions arise from varying temperaments, customs, and doctrines adopted by different groups of people. In essence, moral philosophy aims to understand the principles and values that guide human behavior and shape our perceptions of right and wrong in social settings.

Topics

Men Science Society Philosophy Temper

By Thomas Hobbes

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

The only principles of public conduct that are worthy of a g

The only principles of public conduct that are worthy of a gentleman or a man are to sacrifice estate, ease, health, and applause, and even life, to the sacred calls of his country.

It is only shallow people who do not judge by appearances. T

It is only shallow people who do not judge by appearances. The true mystery of the world is the visible, not the invisible.

Appearance

My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than f

My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world.

Anger

I have always thought that one man of tolerable abilities ma

I have always thought that one man of tolerable abilities may work great changes, and accomplish great affairs among mankind, if he first forms a good plan, and, cutting off all amusements or other employments that would divert his attention, make the execution of that same plan his sole study and business.

Benjamin Franklin

Planning

No one would choose a friendless existence on condition of h

No one would choose a friendless existence on condition of having all other things in the world

Existence

My education and background thoroughly inform my writing.

My education and background thoroughly inform my writing.

Education

Heroes may not be braver than anyone else. They're just brav

Heroes may not be braver than anyone else. They're just braver five minutes longer.

Heroes

I stand for anti-bigotry, anti-Semitism, and anti-racism.

I stand for anti-bigotry, anti-Semitism, and anti-racism.

George H. W. Bush

I was hardly fit for human society. Thus destiny shaped me t

I was hardly fit for human society. Thus destiny shaped me to be a science fiction writer.

Science Society Destiny

When I start to write, words have become physical presence.

When I start to write, words have become physical presence. It was to see if I could bring that private world to life that found its first expression through reading. I really dislike the romantic notion of the artist.

Good-bye. I am leaving because I am bored.

Good-bye. I am leaving because I am bored.

Boredom

Women are as old as they feel and men are old when they lose

Women are as old as they feel and men are old when they lose their feelings.

Men & Women