The only conscience we can trust to is the massive sense of wrong in a class, and the best wisdom that will work is the wisdom of balancing claims. That's my text-which side is injured? I support the man who supports their claims, not the virtuous upholder of the wrong.
In "Middlemarch," George Eliot reflects on the nature of conscience and moral judgment within social classes. He suggests that the clearest indicator of right and wrong often comes from the collective feelings of those within a group, hinting that the sense of injustice felt by a class should guide our understanding of morality. Eliot advocates for a balanced approach to addressing competing claims, emphasizing the importance of recognizing which side has been wronged. Instead of simply standing by those deemed virtuous, he aligns himself with individuals who actively support those fighting for their rights and justice.
In "Middlemarch," George Eliot reflects on the nature of conscience and moral judgment within social classes. He suggests that the clearest indicator of right and wrong often comes from the collective feelings of those within a group, hinting that the sense of injustice felt by a class should guide our understanding of morality.
Eliot advocates for a balanced approach to addressing competing claims, emphasizing the importance of recognizing which side has been wronged. Instead of simply standing by those deemed virtuous, he aligns himself with individuals who actively support those fighting for their rights and justice.
