Q0538
“Narrative imagination is an essential preparation for moral interaction.” — Martha Nussbaum (Poetic Justice (1995))
Verified English quotation. Primary source: Poetic Justice (1995). Theme: morality.
English
Narrative imagination is an essential preparation for moral interaction.
Source and attribution
The archive attributes this English wording to Poetic Justice (1995) and files it under Political Liberalism. That locator distinguishes the passage from loose internet attributions: readers can return to the named work or section to check translation, surrounding argument, and edition-specific wording.
About Martha Nussbaum
Martha Nussbaum (b. 1947) is an American philosopher whose work spans ancient Greek ethics, emotions, and contemporary political liberalism.
How to read this passage
Moral philosophy asks whether morality is objective, how reasons bind us, and how character, rules, and consequences relate. Traditions differ on whether duty, virtue, or outcomes come first. This passage enters that discussion through morality.
Concepts in this quote
- Morality
- Morality in philosophy concerns right and wrong, obligation, and the standards by which we judge persons and acts.
How to cite this quotation
APA: Martha Nussbaum. (n.d.). Narrative imagination is an essential preparation for moral interaction. In Philosophy Blind Box. https://www.philosophydef.com/quotes/q0538
MLA: Martha Nussbaum. “Narrative imagination is an essential preparation for moral….” Philosophy Blind Box, https://www.philosophydef.com/quotes/q0538.
Chicago: Martha Nussbaum. “Narrative imagination is an essential preparation for moral….” Philosophy Blind Box. Accessed 2026. https://www.philosophydef.com/quotes/q0538.
Frequently asked questions
What is the source of the quotation “Narrative imagination is an essential preparation for moral…”?
The passage is attributed to Martha Nussbaum, Poetic Justice (1995). The archive attributes this English wording to Poetic Justice (1995) and files it under Political Liberalism. That locator distinguishes the passage from loose internet attributions: readers can return to the named work or section to check translation, surrounding argument, and edition-specific wording.
What does Martha Nussbaum mean by morality?
Moral philosophy asks whether morality is objective, how reasons bind us, and how character, rules, and consequences relate. Traditions differ on whether duty, virtue, or outcomes come first. This passage enters that discussion through morality.