“Disbelief in God, openly admitted by a majority, is a recent event, not yet completed. Because this event is so recent, Non-Religious Ethics is at a very early stage. We cannot yet predict whether, as in Mathematics, we will all reach agreement. Since we cannot know how Ethics will develop, it is not irrational to have high hopes.”
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Philosopher known for his contributions to moral philosophy and metaphysics. Parfit's work involves the analysis of personal identity, moral principles, and rational choice. more
“There is not truly bad weather, just bad clothes.”
“Seeing a tree in an acorn and a house in a plank of wood is hope bringing a new tomorrow.”
“Write your bane in a sand, your blessing in a stone.”
“Smile. Smile until all that's left are the broken pieces of your heart, slowly mending itself.”
“But failure also can occur when talent and desire are present in abundance but optimism is missing”