thin u may be right in china and wrong in usa ?
2006-12-27 15:10:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
It shouldn't, but it sometimes turns out that way.
2006-12-27 16:22:55 · answer #1 · answered by amor fati 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. There are many examples of the majority being wrong, but let's just take Galileo for example: he showed that the earth revolved around the sun which contradicted Bible stories that most at his time and in his country accepted. He was persecuted and considered wrong by the leaders of the country as well as the majority of people; however, he was correct and scientists that followed supported his claims. Eventually, the majority shifted its view to be in line with scientific findings.
Does that mean that Galileo was wrong up until the majority shifted its view? No. The majority has nothing to do with right and wrong, only with what's popular.
2006-12-27 23:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by j14456um 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. If more and more people grow lazy and lax in telling their children the truths they were brought up with, then it doesn't take long before we have a generation proclaiming "it's ok to do this, because it feels good, therefore do what you want", simply because they've been given no real guide line as they grew up. We're seeing this more and more.
If the majority ends up moving further and further away from what was once taught as being moral or lawful, then it should be typical to see people making their own rules and we are seeing this more and more. However, remember something.
The minority are in charge of the media/press. So when they decide to say that something that they want you to agree with, they will have you convinced that the majority of people believe what they do. Therefore, you will be inclined to move away from what you were taught was good and true, to fit in, becuase you think you'll be uncool if you don't.
That's the problem with todays world. You will be told what the media DECIDE to tell you and they will make out the majority believe the same (it's called manipulation). When they do this for long enough, sadly it becomes more and more of a reality and eventually more people will throw away what they were taught, morals and all, to fit in with a society that has dictated to them "be your own gods".
2006-12-27 23:39:29 · answer #3 · answered by Gus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If you're out-numbered in an answer to what's right or wrong about something, that doesn't neccessarily mean the majority is right and you're wrong.
2006-12-27 23:18:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enough with the right and wrong thing.
Seems to me like you already answered your own question by asking the same question over and over and over again.
2006-12-27 23:15:37 · answer #5 · answered by I Ain't Your Momma 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Right is not up for vote by majority rule. Right is always right, whether the majority accepts it or not.
2006-12-27 23:38:09 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats true!!but still priciples in all the world r the same!!stealing a bag is a crime in usa & in japan!!or china!!
2006-12-27 23:19:45 · answer #7 · answered by donia f 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For an in-depth answer read C.S. Lewis's "Mere Christianity", it's a tough read but worth it.
2006-12-28 00:08:18 · answer #8 · answered by iplaybass1956 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
godly wisdom will tell who is wrong and who is right.even the 8 billion people cannot compete with one person with godly wisdom cause the message is from GOD!godly wisdom will prevail!
2006-12-28 03:49:44 · answer #9 · answered by aqruipnos888 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋