“The rules of morality are not the conclusions of our reason”
— David Hume
Simplified Meaning:
Our sense of right and wrong doesn't always come from logical thinking. Instead, it often comes from our feelings, upbringing, and culture. For example, many people feel it's wrong to lie, not because they've worked out a logical reason, but because it feels bad or they were taught it's wrong when growing up. This means that moral choices are often based more on emotions and learned behaviors than on deep, rational thought. In real life, consider how people react to seeing someone in need. Many will help out of kindness, not because they calculated the pros and cons. So, we don't always use reason to decide what's moral; sometimes, it's our heart leading the way. This advice suggests that when making moral decisions, listen to your inner feelings and values, not just logical reasoning.
