"To deny the freedom of the will is to make morality impossible"
- James Anthony Froude
About this Quote
This quote by James Anthony Froude is emphasizing the importance of free choice in order to have morality. Without free will, it would be impossible to make ethical decisions. Free will is the capability to choose without being influenced by external forces. It is the power to pick between ideal and wrong, and to be held responsible for those options. Without free will, there would be no moral responsibility, as one would not have the ability to choose in between ideal and incorrect. For that reason, free choice is vital for morality to exist. Froude's quote is a reminder that without free choice, morality would be difficult.
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