Quote by George Steiner

To shoot a man because one disagrees with his interpretation of Darwin or Hegel is a sinister tribute to the supremacy of ideas in human affairs -- but a tribute nevertheless.

To shoot a man because one disagrees with his interpretation

Summary

This quote suggests that resorting to violence, such as shooting someone, solely because one disagrees with their interpretation of philosophical ideas like Darwin or Hegel, is a dark acknowledgment of the immense power and influence ideas possess in shaping human affairs. While deeming it sinister, the quote implies that this extreme act is essentially a form of tribute, albeit an unsettling one, to the profound impact of ideas on individuals and society as a whole.

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Dissent

By George Steiner

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