2007-01-26 13:19:07 · 23 answers · asked by Red Yeti 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Hi Red Yeti,
I think it comes down to two "fundamental things", as the basis for deciding right and wrong as individuals : Do the things we choose to do in any given circumstance.. harm ourselves or others? ..Do we feel good, bad or justified about what we do in these circumstances? ..I think that is the best way to determine right from wrong.... Obviously, some chose to do wrong because it makes them feel good to see others suffer.... Even though there are pre-existing laws for many things to make us do "right" in the eyes of the laws, some choose to do wrong.....
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2007-01-26 14:02:22 · answer #1 · answered by Kimberly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you must consider the rights of the most people. Will doing it hurt someone? If so, I don't think you should feel you have the right. You can act tough, like some on here, but in reality if something is done to you just because someone can, you would be pretty put out.
2007-01-26 21:24:25 · answer #2 · answered by Jimfix 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like my teenage son's justification for some of the things he does, when I ask him why. No, that does not give you the right, just because you CAN do something. We were given the gift of our intelligence to know and learn when it is right to act and when it is not. You have to consider SHOULD YOU, based on yes, no or maybe, and the reasons why or why not. It's called developing empathy, compassion, having a moral code of ethics, understanding for others, knowledge of the consequences of our actions, inotherwards, MATURITY and the sane, rational use of intellects and abilities.
2007-01-26 21:45:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on what it is. I am able to do a lot of things, but if it's against the law or if it's unsafe for me and others then I have no rights to do it. We have no rights to hurt others or break the law.
2007-01-28 01:35:44 · answer #4 · answered by Yūsuke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the word "right" implies there is some kind of "justice" to the action. "Justice" may not have a precise meaning, but I think it's fairly self explanatory that it is a bit more complicated than just doing whatever you are able.
2007-01-26 21:27:54 · answer #5 · answered by coconutmonkeybank 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it doesn't infringe on someone else's rights, then yes, fill your boots! But if it in any way will cause harm to someone else then no. Just because one may be "able" to rob a bank doesn't mean that they should for instance.
2007-01-26 21:25:37 · answer #6 · answered by amp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labrynth - love the movie sorry er ... i suppose so but i think you need to first work out if you should i mean legally should you???
But otherwise i'm a strong believer in doing things to better yourself or to get somewhere in life, it's hard to answer without and example, you need to weigh up pros and cons first i think and then go from there
2007-01-26 21:26:52 · answer #7 · answered by phantasmagoriajewellery 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I am able to kill someone, but I do not have a right to.
2007-01-26 21:23:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to do anything that you are able to do as long as it doesn't harm you others or property.
2007-01-26 21:23:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course not!
You can rape your mother, but you have no right to do so
You can slowly torture your sister by tying her down and securing a metal bucket to her naked stomach. You can then pu a rat in the bucket and pile hot coals on top. The rat would then eat its way through your sister's internal organs. But you have no right to do this
2007-01-26 21:25:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋