Quote by Walter Lippmann on the Role of Moralists

„The disesteem into which moralists have fallen is due at bottom to their failure to see that in an age like this one the function of the moralist is not to exhort men to be good but to elucidate what the good is. The problem of sanctions is secondary.“

Walter LippmannWalter Lippmann describes the role of moralists as clarifying what is good in today's times, not admonishing to be good.
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Walter Lippmann was an American journalist and political commentator, known for his work on public opinion and political communication.

The quote emphasizes the role of moralists not to admonish, but to clarify what is good, especially in modern times.


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Walter Lippmann quote about the role of moralists and understanding the good

Walter Lippmann (1889–1974) was a prominent American journalist, media critic, and political commentator. He coined significant concepts in media and communication studies, particularly regarding the role of mass media in democracy. His book "Public Opinion" (1922) remains a classic in media criticism and political philosophy.

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