2006-08-13 12:37:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Hopefully the means justify the end!
2006-08-13 12:40:23 · answer #1 · answered by Wise ol' owl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the "end" and the "means". A teleological approach to ethics is usually chosen as a rationale for taking a specific action. In short it is rhetoric to to justify the end. Assuming the end is "good", then the means however horrid is often justified by this argument.
2006-08-13 12:43:06 · answer #2 · answered by Cary Grant 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends. Bad action to justify a good result. NO.
Good action to justify a bad result. NO
Good action to justify a good result. YES..
2006-08-13 12:40:06 · answer #3 · answered by Ya-sai 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not for me. I'm a process type of guy.
This is why I love America. It's all about the process, whether it be the constitution or pursuit of happiness. It's all about the process.
2006-08-13 12:40:13 · answer #4 · answered by dizneeland 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For what?
I do in some cases. In others, no it does not.
I think you need to give a hypothetical situation or something that has happened before and then ask that question. I could definitely tell you then.
2006-08-13 13:02:28 · answer #5 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can only use this statement in relation to SOMETHING. You can't weigh up pros and cons of a situation that you know nothing about. So tell us already what you're talking about.
2006-08-13 12:41:57 · answer #6 · answered by Bapboy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
THAT question always requires conditions, parameters, ifs, ands, buts, and maybes... Additional details... As the question stands, not always...
2006-08-13 12:41:41 · answer #7 · answered by KnowhereMan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If I did, that would make me a liberal in the modern sense of the word, wouldn't it?
2006-08-13 12:41:02 · answer #8 · answered by jonny c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the "means" you are trying to achieve.
2006-08-13 13:04:51 · answer #9 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
never. the process must have integrity
2006-08-13 12:43:24 · answer #10 · answered by tinkerbella 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋