 Bertrand Russell Quotes 366 |
The world that I should wish to see is one where emotions are strong but not destructive, and where, because they are acknowledged, they lead to no deception either of oneself or of others. Such a world would include love and friendship and the pursuit of art and knowledge. I cannot hope to satisfy those who want something more tigerish.
Source: Bertrand Russell: Human Society in Ethics and Politics, (1954), Preface
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* Original text in Japanese, translated with Google translator
What kind of people are "people who want something more ferocious"? In my mind, whether it's appropriate or not, I have people from the Osaka Ishin no Kai, people from the now-defunct Seirankai, right-wing people who emphasize patriotism, and to be more specific... no, personal names. Let's stop giving away.
As a test, he asked a question on ChatGPT, and received the following common-sense answer:
On the other hand, Russell says that he cannot meet the expectations of ``people who want something more ferocious.'' This refers to people who seek more aggressive and violent emotions and actions. Specific examples may include people who are highly competitive and actively seek out conflict and competition with others. It may also refer to situations that encourage war, conflict, or destructive behavior. .... ”