What we call morals is simply blind obedience to words of command

What we call morals is simply blind obedience to words of command

Havelock Ellis was a British physician and psychologist known for his work on human sexuality and social reform. He was a pioneer in the field of sexology and challenged many traditional beliefs about morality and ethics. One of his most controversial ideas was that what we call morals is simply blind obedience to words of command.

Ellis believed that morality was not based on rational thought or ethical principles, but rather on the arbitrary rules and regulations imposed by society. He argued that people are conditioned from a young age to follow these rules without question, and that this blind obedience is what ultimately shapes our moral beliefs and behaviors.