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Yes and No...
Viewpoint 1
Subjective morality
Ask yourself -
- What would of happened if the means hadn't taken place?
- Additional consequences of the means/end
- How would the answers to the above questions affected you/society (depending if you are egotistical or a utilitarian)
Viewpoint 2
Objective morality
- Look at the rules of morality - ie murder is always wrong
Example
A woman is being raped
You can stop this happening by killing the man
Do you stop this from happening?
Objective morality
What would of happened if the means hadn't take place?
- She would of been raped
- The child goes to university, becomes the leader of the world and eradicates poverty
- The rapist is happy
Additional consequences of the means/end
- The rapists family becomes depressed - his wife shoots herself and the kids end up in care
- You get a Medal from the police department
IF we could predict the future weighing up the consequences we clearly see that letting the woman get raped is the better option
But we only know that - the woman will be raped an the rapist will enjoy it - most people would say that it is "OK" to kill in those circumstances
Subjective morality
Was it a choice between a greater or a lesser evil forced upon you by the actions of others?
- Yes, and the greater evil was chosen
therefore u should of passed by
What else can I help you with?
In the prologue to Romeo and Juliet what is the best meaning of star-crossd lovers?
Those fated to have a short romance that ends horribly
What does the quote Where choice begins innocence ends by Arthur Miller?
It means that once you make a choice, you're responsible, and "guilty" of it.
Justify the title the tempest of shakesphaere?
It is perhaps a little dangerous trying to "justify" a title written by a man who called one of his plays "What You Will", which means "Whatever You Want". Clearly Shakespeare did not set much store by titles. The title "The Tempest" refers to the storm in Act 1 Scene 1 which shipwrecks a number of people on Prospero's island. The storm is over by Scene 2.
What were William Shakespeare's goals in life?
To feed himself, his wife and his kids, to get rich, to move up in society. Writing and acting were means to those ends.
How do you justify the title of drama As You Like It by Shakespeare?
I suppose Shakespeare was trying to tell his prospective audience that this was the kind of play they liked, in order to get them to buy tickets and come to the show. The secondary title of his play Twelfth Night or What You Will means about the same thing.
did Malcolm X say the means justify the ends?
No one has ever claimed that the means justify the ends. Some people have claimed that the ends justify the means, but not vice-versa.Malcolm X is associated with the phrase "by any means necessary."
When does the end justify the means?
'The ends justify the means' means that the end result will validate what you had to do to get there. It is usually used it situations that the 'means' are difficult.
Did Stalin's ends justify his means?
Many people hold as a general principle that "the ends never justify the means." Those who hold this view would say that Stalin's ends did not justify his means. There are people who believe that certain ends are so important that anything is justified if it furthers those ends. If they supported his goals and thought them important enough, they would say that his ends did justify his means. Others would disagree, either because they do not think his goals important enough or because they oppose his goals completely.
Do the ends justify the means in the emperor and the assassin from Shi Huangdi?
Usually
What is means and ends relationship in democracy?
In an democracy, the means do not justify the ends. Even if a certain end is considered beneficial to the country, the people still have to be consulted.
What theory does not emphasize duties and rules or the consequences of actions?
The theory that the ends justify the means?
Is means singular or plural?
The noun means (The ends justify the means.) is plural.The verb means (Auf wiedersehen means see you later in German.) is singular.
What is the significance of the phrase "the ends justify the means" in relation to ethical decision-making?
The phrase "the ends justify the means" suggests that achieving a positive outcome justifies any actions taken to reach that goal, regardless of their ethical implications. This concept raises important questions about the morality of our actions and whether the consequences of our decisions can justify unethical behavior.
Does Machiavelli believe that the ends justify the means?
Yes, Machiavelli believed that the ends justified the means, especially in politics. He argued that rulers should do whatever is necessary to maintain power and stability, even if it means using deceit or force.
What is the ethical dilemma surrounding the "ends justify the means" philosophy?
The ethical dilemma of the "ends justify the means" philosophy is that it can lead to justifying harmful or unethical actions in pursuit of a desired outcome. This can raise questions about the morality of sacrificing principles or causing harm to achieve a goal, even if the goal itself may be considered positive.
Advantages of teleology?
Teleology is a philosophical concept that the ends justify the means. Some of its advantages are proactivity, conviction, compromise and the common good.
What is the ends justify the means philosophy and how does it impact decision-making and ethical considerations?
The "ends justify the means" philosophy is the belief that the outcome or result of an action is more important than how that outcome is achieved. This can impact decision-making by leading people to prioritize achieving their desired outcome, even if it means using unethical or harmful methods. This philosophy can raise ethical concerns because it can justify actions that go against moral principles or values in pursuit of a desired goal.
