Famous quote by Rocco Buttiglione

Mobile Desktop
Relativism should be confronted where it damages fundamental human rights, because were not relativists if we believe th
Like

"Relativism should be confronted where it damages fundamental human rights, because we're not relativists if we believe that the human being should be at the centre of society and the rights of every human being should be respected"

- Rocco Buttiglione

About this Quote

This quote by Rocco Buttiglione suggests that relativism ought to not be accepted when it disputes with fundamental human rights. He believes that humans need to be the focus of society and that their rights should be appreciated. This suggests that relativism should not be used as a reason to reject people their basic rights. Rather, it should be challenged when it is utilized to justify the offense of human rights. This quote highlights the importance of securing human rights and the need to stand up against any type of relativism that threatens them. It likewise highlights the need to focus on the rights of individuals over any other kind of relativism. Eventually, this quote serves as a pointer that human rights should always be respected which relativism ought to not be utilized to weaken them.

About the Author

USA Flag This quote is written / told by Rocco Buttiglione somewhere between June 6, 1948 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 16 other quotes.

Go to author profile

Similar Quotes

Small: A society that has more justice is a society that needs less charity - Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader
"A society that has more justice is a society that needs less charity"
Ralph Nader, Lawyer
Small: All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual - A
Albert Einstein
"All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual"
Albert Einstein, Physicist
Small: Like its politicians and its war, society has the teenagers it deserves - Joseph Priestley
"Like its politicians and its war, society has the teenagers it deserves"
Joseph Priestley, Scientist
Small: Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why
Albert Camus
"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future"
Albert Camus, Philosopher
Small: Civilized society is perpetually menaced with disintegration through this primary hostility of men towards one
Sigmund Freud
"Civilized society is perpetually menaced with disintegration through this primary hostility of men towards one another"
Sigmund Freud, Psychologist
Small: Sports serve society by providing vivid examples of excellence - George Will
George Will
"Sports serve society by providing vivid examples of excellence"
George Will, Journalist
Small: We must stop thinking of the individual and start thinking about what is best for society - Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton
"We must stop thinking of the individual and start thinking about what is best for society"
Hillary Clinton, Politician
Small: The reconnection of society, economy and ethics is a project we cannot postpone - Michael D. Higgins
"The reconnection of society, economy and ethics is a project we cannot postpone"
Michael D. Higgins, Politician
Small: Society is now one polished horde, formed of two mighty tries, the Bores and Bored - Lord Byron
Lord Byron
"Society is now one polished horde, formed of two mighty tries, the Bores and Bored"
Lord Byron, Poet
Small: He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a
Aristotle
"He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god"
Aristotle, Philosopher