2007-02-01 13:53:39 · 16 answers · asked by LUCKY3 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
There are three answers to that. Each depends on whether there is a Universal Governor.
1) If a God exists, then Right is what God says it is when God says it. Likewise for Wrong.
2) If there is no God, then there is no right or wrong in a universal sense, only in an individual sense. Without the anchor of actual, measurable rights and wrongs, without the assurance of a black and white, without a line to cross or cause and effect, there cannot be any right or wrong that applies to everyone in the same way. Your wrong may be someone else's right.
3) Whether an individual believes in Deity is irrelevant when a society decides what is right and wrong. A group of people can come together and decide what is right and wrong for their group and enforce those concepts on penalty of removing the offender from the group.
Suppose an individual comes to the conclusion that they do not wish to participate in a group's concept of right or wrong. They want to do what feels good to them, even at the expense of others. This anti social behavior is then rationalized by blurring the difference between the opposites right and wrong.
If enough people begin to think in that manner, then the group dynamic changes and the society concept of right and wrong will change. What was once considered wrong is now considered right. What was once decried as a crime to be shunned is now trumpeted as the norm and those still following the old fashioned idea are scorned.
This is one reason why people tell themselves that there is no God and no right or wrong. “Right” is too restrictive for them; there is too much that is considered “wrong” by old fuddy-duddies that is considered “fun” by the general populace.
Of course, most people will agree to a few basic “wrongs” such as murder or rape. But what happens when you say that “it’s up to the individual”? Let Charles Manson out of prison, because what is wrong with murder? You took someone’s life? So what? Charlie thought it was OK - it felt good to him.
If right and wrong is left up to the individual only, then anarchy would reign and anything goes. Conscience? No such thing under the individual "variable" system of right and wrong.
I submit that right and wrong will not be agreed upon by individuals. But society’s right and wrong must be enforced. Once a society's mores have devolved to such an anti-social level as to be self-destructive, then watch for a fall of that society.
2007-02-02 07:10:06 · answer #1 · answered by Uncle Remus 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Everyone wants to base right and wrong on personal beliefs. I will base my right and wrong on what God says in the Bible. There is a better chance of that being correct when I die than someone on Yahoo! being the Answer.
2007-02-01 16:16:55 · answer #2 · answered by ea_villeneuve 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That all depends on your values, and the person viewing the situation. Killing? generally wrong, but in defense of someone you love, or self-defense? There's a thin line between right and wrong, most of the time it's better to not worry about wether you're in the right or the wrong, but wether you can deal with your decisions and their consequences.
2007-02-01 14:08:33 · answer #3 · answered by Radgar E 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That depends on what rights and wrongs you were asking about
2007-02-01 14:03:14 · answer #4 · answered by Lynnie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ussually what is right and wrong depends by people opinion, example : stealing is wrong. Every people says its wrong, except thieves. Sometimes even most of people says its wrong (to them), its doesn't means its right to you, example : you are rich and love someone who is poor. Your community in the rich group says its wrong, but they aren't you! You don't always follow their opinion about right and wrong if not suit in your heart. But on the other side it is doesn't means your heart always right. Sometimes its can be wrong too. Its complicated abot what is wrong and right, but what is wrong and right can be learned by your experience in your life and by your clear heart.
2007-02-01 14:26:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what the situation is. Sometimes there is no right and wrong.
2007-02-02 06:52:06 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
neither. it s all relative to time and space, or in other words, to the individual, his situation and the context( preceding and existing circumstances)
Now, you probably do not like the way this sounds, and neither do I. This, however, is the post modern approach to morality and everything.
If you are interested in what I wrote, you should read on deconstructionism, and post modern anti foundationalism
No, these are not just big words that I use to sound smart, they are actual theories, which are pretty complex.
2007-02-01 14:35:19 · answer #7 · answered by inDmood 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends on your view of right and wrong.
2007-02-01 16:36:36 · answer #8 · answered by Darian T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
according to philosophy, right is doing that which makes you better (personal growth that is all positive). Wrong is doing that which requires no reflection. reflection helps you understand how you became who you are and is necessary in reasoning choices because most people make decisions without thinking of the consequences.
2007-02-01 14:05:26 · answer #9 · answered by Jugglingmidget06 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
rite and wrong rite is doing good not be a fool or hitting some one rite is a kind act of u wrong is hitting fighting killing or any thing else that cause them to hate dislike or scared of you of course rite is just the opposite make them happy proud or full of life to have them in your sight
2007-02-01 14:03:17 · answer #10 · answered by Ms.Coo 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋