Meaning of abderitism | Babel Free

Definitions

The theory that humanity's morality will never advance beyond its present state.

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Examples

“This one example of Abderitism will suffice for my present⟳ purpose, though innumerable instances might be produced in other departments.”

“The Anarchist-eaters believe⟳ to have⟳ executed a master-stroke of Abderitism by turning national muttonhead and laying the blame⟳ for Anarchism at the door of foreigners.”

“[…] Kant posed the critical problems of historical prediction and, in passing, unwittingly provided us with a convenient framework for an examination of the debate⟳ on moral progress⟳ in one of its most original forms—the German Enlightenment. He acknowledged three current popular hypotheses with respect⟳ to philosophical theory and the future moral nature of man: […] The first he called "moral terrorism," the second "eudaemonism," and the third "abderitism."”

“The dialogue "Stilpon" presents the reader with a purely negative view⟳ of abderitism.”

“Coming to an end⟳ thus becomes an interminable and inconsistent process⟳, a process⟳ Kant gives the rather silly name⟳ "Abderitism" in order⟳ to capture⟳ its lack of seriousness.”

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