Philosophy Quotes

"Society exists objectively, independent of any individual's wishes or perceptions."

"Collective consciousness is not the sum of individual consciousnesses but something entirely new."

"Morality is binding on us not because of rational argument but because it expresses collective will."

"The brain does not keep separate accounts for different types of events."

"Rational decision making is not how humans actually make decisions."

"People are better at detecting invalid arguments they disagree with than ones they agree with."

"Value is relative, not absolute."

"Moral intuitions are often stronger than explicit reasoning."

"Preferences are not always consistent."

"Action is the only reality; not only reality but morality as well."

"To live without philosophy is to live asleep."

"We must learn to think of our common humanity before our national differences."

"We are shaped not by our circumstances, but by our response to them."

"We are all citizens of a larger humanity; let us act accordingly."

"Philosophy asks the questions; life provides the answers."

"Meaning is not found; it is created."

"Philosophy is thinking clearly about living well."

"Action and reaction are equal and opposite."

"Every action has its consequences; we are bound to face them."

"The power of an idea depends upon its truth and its timeliness."

"The pursuit of power corrupts; the pursuit of truth ennobles."

"The self is not something we are born with. It is continually created as we interact with the world around us."

"The meaning of life is not something hidden, waiting for discovery, but something created by each individual through living."

"The self is something to be created, not discovered."

"The structure of the self is determined by the systems of goals one has internalized."

"The purpose of positive psychology is to help you build a life worth living."

"Cultural differences in how people think about the self are profound and often overlooked"

"People use possessions as extensions of their identity and sense of self"

"Meaning-making is as essential to human wellbeing as food and shelter"

"Cultural differences in individualism shape how people experience and express emotions"