Human, All Too Human, Part 76 summary
Part 76 of 152 · 1 min to read the part
In 76, the speaker claims that the ascetic turns virtue into a form of slavery, presenting moral practice as a source of bondage rather than freedom. The claim directs attention away from virtue alone and toward what the ascetic makes of it.
What happens
- The speaker identifies the ascetic as the subject of the claim.
- Virtue is the material the ascetic works upon.
- The result is slavery.
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What to notice
The sentence contains the whole claim: the ascetic transforms virtue into bondage. It places emphasis on how virtue is used.
Quick check
What does the ascetic make out of virtue?
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