Henry Sidgwick Professions : PhilosopherBorn : May 31, 1838Died : August 28, 1900 Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by Henry Sidgwick We think so because all other people think so; Henry Sidgwick peopleknowledgethinking Reason shows me that if my happiness is desirable and good, the equal happiness of any other person must be equally desirable. Henry Sidgwick show-meequalreason One has to kill a few of one’s natural selves to let the rest grow — a very painful slaughter of innocents. Henry Sidgwick painfulselfnatural I do not see why the axiom of Prudence should not be questioned, when it conflicts with present inclination, on a ground similar to that on which Egoists refuse to admit the axiom of Rational Benevolence. If the Utilitarian has to answer the question, 'Why should I sacrifice my own happiness for the greater happiness of another?' it must surely be admissible to ask the Egoist 'Why should I sacrifice a present pleasure for a greater one in the future? Why should I concern myself about my own future feelings any more than about the feelings of other persons?' Henry Sidgwick psychologysacrificefeelings Society is like a schoolmaster who estimates boys according to their conformity to a standard that is easiest for running a school. Henry Sidgwick runningboysschool Similar Authors F. H. Bradley philosopher Irving Copi philosopher Ivan Ilyin philosopher Ivan Illich philosopher Bion of Borysthenes philosopher Bonaventure philosopherAll Authors
