2007-03-07 16:48:26 · 16 answers · asked by Morgan 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I think that good is that which doesn't hurt anything (yourself or others).
2007-03-11 09:17:46 · update #1
one must determine his or her hierarchy of values and try to attain them......
life
honorable life
love
truth
beauty
...
...
nationalism
I skipped many of them in between...
You should order your values first... like the one above..
when you attain them it is good If you cant it is bad
2007-03-10 12:17:03 · answer #1 · answered by SEE YOU LATER 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Philosophy is not the only knowledge of understanding the reality, e.g. you may find your answer with a debate in meta ethics.
Good is a form, and nothing is without any form. Normally good is considered to be an action, related to any form. Where these actions are also have some forms, which are not visible to ordinary beings, e.g. air sensation. That is you can feel air but unable to see it.
2007-03-08 01:02:45 · answer #2 · answered by Peace.Code 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Utilitarian Philosophers like Bentham argue that what is good is the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest number. According to Naturalists, good id equal to whatever is pleasurable. According to Intuitionist's,good is intrinsic.
2007-03-08 08:09:49 · answer #3 · answered by africanmodel1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. Mankind made bad things out of everything.
For example, God is a person who gives us support when we need it.He loves us and is always by our side with us when we are suffering. People who believe in God know that he is magnanimous, always forgiving our sins. Basically, God is good. However, nowadays, some psychotic people) use God as an excuse to start wars and riots. People bomb places and use the reason " I am trying to protect my religion" to justify their evil acts.
Personally, I think everything is good until man does something to it.
2007-03-08 05:16:59 · answer #4 · answered by charlotte 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many, many theories surround the subject of morality. I suggest, however, that you look at the works of Kant and Hume-- both philosophers are prolific on the problem of morality (from whether it exists at all, to how "good" and "bad" might be measured).
2007-03-08 01:23:44 · answer #5 · answered by zozo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"What is the good life?" - Socrates
your question is one that has been asked by millions over the years. I think it is subjective. My version of what is good is: An action, thought, way of life or object which is moral, correct, does no harm to anyone, has an aesthetic value, can help others improve...etc...
2007-03-11 16:16:11 · answer #6 · answered by Eevaya 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good is what contributes to the well-being of an individual or a group, I suppose.
2007-03-08 01:00:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good is something people do when it benefits them or when it suits their needs. It is human nature to lie, deceive & manipulate. It is part of our adapting process / survival instinct. We only do good if something beneficial comes out of it.
2007-03-08 03:55:34 · answer #8 · answered by lycan_888 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Satisfaction of a particular ends.
*Personally satisfying and morally commendable.
2007-03-08 04:48:18 · answer #9 · answered by Der UnMensch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Big Lebowski is good...not much else though.
2007-03-08 01:04:25 · answer #10 · answered by shutup111 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋