Quote by Margaret Mead

It is an open question whether any behavior based on fear of eternal punishment can be regarded as ethical or should be regarded as merely cowardly.

It is an open question whether any behavior based on fear of

Summary

This quote raises the ethical dilemma surrounding actions driven by the fear of eternal punishment. It questions whether such behavior should be considered ethical or merely an act of cowardice. The implication is that true ethical acts should stem from genuine moral convictions rather than a fear-based motivation. It suggests that actions driven by fear may lack true moral virtue, prompting us to question the authenticity and ethical value of behaviors driven by the fear of punishment.

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By Margaret Mead

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