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Quote of the Day by British philosopher R. M. Hare: The ordinary man so very rarely questions the principles in which he has been brought up, that he is usually willing, whenever he has a feeling that'

Quote of the Day: Many people follow inherited moral rules without questioning their validity. Philosopher R. M. Hare urged examination of reasoning behind moral judgments. He distinguished between intuitive moral feelings and critical moral thinking. This distinction helps in making sound decisions in various life situations. Critical thinking allows for consistent justification of moral beliefs.