What Is Morality?

[ihaveanappforthat]

Morality. Must the ends of something justify the means? Is it morally acceptable to kill one to save many? Is killing wrong regardless of the outcome?

The line between right and wrong can be muddied rather easily.

All this talk about book privileges is boring, let's talk about something interesting.

Comments

[doctorkishitani]

[Inkblot]

But wouldn't refusing to kill one hypothetical person be wrong if it resulted in the deaths of many more? I think it would depend on the circumstances. And who the person in question happened to be.

The harm principle sounds like a good rule to live by. I'll look into it when I have a chance.

[ihaveanappforthat]

Morality is a very muddied subject, everyone's opinions are different, so it's hard to pinpoint exactly what it right and what is wrong.

I have some books you may borrow if you wish.

[doctorkishitani]

That is an understandable dilemma, isn't it? Do you think it is possible to pinpoint what's right and what's wrong? I'm not sure it is. There's so much that depends on circumstances.

And I would be thrilled if you would allow me to borrow anything on morality! Thank-you very much for your consideration, Moriarty!