2007-03-04 10:30:47 · 12 answers · asked by That_Sucks 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Ethics
2007-03-04 10:34:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moral actions are based off of the end of the act (finis operis), the end of the agent (finis operantis), and the circumstances. Thus while logic and emotions are needed to determine the end of the act and the end of the agent (ie: intent) they must be understood in the light of circumstances. Nothing develops in a vacuum, and so what is right on one context (killing in self-defense) may not be right or moral in another context (killing in murder). Therefore I would add circumstances to justify moral choices.
Someone mentioned that no justification would be needed, but I think that this would be a misunderstanding of the word "justify." To justify is to show that what you did was just and right. This does not mean that you rationalize your actions, but rather that you show the honest and right process of how you came to your moral decision. So, in some cases, as in explaining to a child, a justification is necessary. It is the presuppositions that make your actions just and moral.
2007-03-04 11:00:34 · answer #2 · answered by Paphnutius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reasons, in particular good logical reasons based on the circumstances at hand are the only things really needed to justify moral decisions. All emotions should be discarded because all they do is cloud your judgment.
2007-03-04 10:40:29 · answer #3 · answered by alexandria_bonaparte 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you try to match a reason for everything, you will go crazy. Trust me, I've been there.
You must understand that there is a reason for everything; even though that reason is unseen and unknown to you.
You also must understand that what is considered moral to you may not be a moral decision to someone else. Everything is relative.
Other than that...what else is needed to justify moral decisions? Your mind. Not your brain; your mind and your brain are two different things. It also depends greatly upon your heart, what you believe, and your religion, I think. Because more often than not morality is defined by religion.
2007-03-04 10:56:24 · answer #4 · answered by third_syren_of_seduction 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you need to justify your moral decision? If you are following your morals, no justification needed.
2007-03-04 10:37:16 · answer #5 · answered by seeking_success 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The still, small voice of intuition (a wonderful blessing from the Spirit World). Commonly called the "sixth sense". I would be lost without it.
2007-03-04 10:54:36 · answer #6 · answered by Silverwolf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nothing justifies anyones moral decisions. they are wholy unjustifiable. all moral statements are false (the previous is not a moral statement, it is a meta-statement about moral statements). hence all moral decisions are unjustifiable.
2007-03-04 20:07:15 · answer #7 · answered by Kos Kesh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Justice.
2007-03-04 10:34:42 · answer #8 · answered by Imogen Sue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purpose helps, it helps you to remember the reasons and feelings you had for wanting to be who you are.
2007-03-04 10:47:28 · answer #9 · answered by Julian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nurture, nature, religious teachings, opinions, prejudices, inturruptations & expectations........just to list a few.
2007-03-04 17:21:15 · answer #10 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋