Despite prevalent consensus that certain views are immoral, we generally want to hold people morally responsible for their immoral beliefs, such as theft, racism, etc.
(Philosophical context, if you please.)
2006-11-05 07:23:22 · 8 answers · asked by pax veritas 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Optionnum presents a practical problem.
Graham H’s view is of people being responsible for the morality or immorality of their beliefs.
Lady Ettejin of Wern cites reasoning from Aristotle.
Gaetano G’s logical conclusion.
The remaining underlying remarks are Either Or.
2006-11-06 17:56:12 · update #1
people will twist and turn around what they believe in to suit thier beliefs. because the whole religeous world has shown them the way by allowing wars and theft and killings. the jews stole the prosimsed land by going and killing for it. the arabs do the same with the profits from oil. ameriacans do the same with taxes like every other goverment. if it is there then it must be there for taking cause so many others have done the same thing
2006-11-05 07:31:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Okay...
It depends on what our beliefs say. If our beliefs say "You must do what we say or else" then of course, others will be in trouble for their immorality according to our standards.
If, on the other hand, we've got a more open-minded way of thinking, saying "Morality is what you think is right" then whatever. If they logically think theft is the moral thing to do (which, in extreme cases, it very well might be) then by all means, do the moral thing.
I love Aristotle. Hits the nail on the head, that one.
2006-11-05 15:28:33 · answer #2 · answered by Lady Ettejin of Wern 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Morality is a category ranging from moral to immoral so when we hold people morally responsible that does not infer that immoral beliefs are in fact moral, it simply states that people are responsible for the morality or imorality of their beliefs.
2006-11-05 15:33:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you believe in free will, people are morally responsible for their beliefs.
People that are aware of the ethical system of their society can choose whether or not to align their personal beliefs to this system, and in choosing take responsibility.
2006-11-05 16:50:02 · answer #4 · answered by Gaetano G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We can not hold people responsible for their beliefs but we must hold people accountable for their actions. For instance I may believe that it's right to tape idiot's mouths shut but if I were to do that I would be arrested for assault. We each have the right to believe what we want whether others like it or not.
2006-11-05 15:30:19 · answer #5 · answered by Susan G 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course because beliefs dictate morals. If not then no one is ever responsible for anything they do.
2006-11-05 15:31:26 · answer #6 · answered by thievesstolemypolicecar 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We are held responsible for searching out the truth and God will hold us accountable for not searching with the allotted time given us before we meet His presence.
2006-11-05 15:27:54 · answer #7 · answered by Conway 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If reflected in their actions or speech, yes.
Accountability MATTERS.
That's my opinion, anyway...
2006-11-05 15:32:31 · answer #8 · answered by zen 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋