Some poeple argue it is ok to torture in order to stop people being killed Then is it ok to torture in order to save lives ie is it ok to skin a person alive with no pain killers because the research might save a 100 lives tommorrow
2007-03-08 02:15:42 · 10 answers · asked by ANN 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
bear in mind narzi doctors/scientist did simmilary things to jews and prisioner so save lives -was that ok
2007-03-08 02:23:55 · update #1
No one should ever be tortured.
Except for the possible exception of people who think that torture is OK in certain circumstances.
Even these people should only be tortured until they change their minds about torture.
Love and blessings Don
2007-03-08 02:22:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, what the Nazis (doctors is a very generous term when you consider that the Hippocratic Oath promises to honor life) did was NOT in any way, shape or form O.K. for ANY reason, period.
Torture is inhumane no matter who is carrying it out and for whatever reason. It should NEVER, under any circumstances, be done.
That said, how many people do you think would honor this? People always seem to be able to come up with some sort of twisted rationale for the most abominable of things (which brings us full circle to the Nazis). 'Nuff said.
2007-03-08 15:31:02 · answer #2 · answered by pat z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on one's view of human dignity or the ethical framework in which one chooses to formulate concepts. A deontologist might think that it is always wrong to torture moral or rational agents. The act of torture does not show respect for basic human dignity. On the other hand, a utilitarian might conclude that torture is justifiable in those cases where it brings about the greatest good for the greatest number. I personally am not in favor of torturing humans.
2007-03-08 11:31:29 · answer #3 · answered by sokrates 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So, through your words, If I was to kidnap you, "Skin" you alive without painkillers, then tell you "I'm doing this for research. It might save a 100 lives tomorrow." Your going to say, "Oh ok. As long as it saves lives. Right? Serial Killer?!?"
And on that note: Would you volunteer for an experiment of that nature? I'll give you a reference if it helps...
And ask a real question, please...
2007-03-08 10:24:45 · answer #4 · answered by Da Mick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
And I don't have to give any reasons other than:
stopping death is logically equivalent to saving lives.
PâP is a tautology, it's always true.
If you want justification for "P" alone, then consider a case where 10,000,000 innocents will die if you don't interrogate the man accused of setting a "ticking time bomb" in the city.
2007-03-08 10:57:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is never ok to torture anyone. We humans have the necessary knowledge to extract the truth by other means.
Those who use torture do so because they like to inflict pain.
2007-03-08 23:58:35 · answer #6 · answered by Freddy F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you sound like some one i use to know. you ever hang out with a.o.d.
2007-03-08 10:21:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is why we experiment on animals it sucks but it is the why it is done .
2007-03-08 10:33:05 · answer #8 · answered by henryredwons 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What?
2007-03-08 10:26:42 · answer #9 · answered by Tina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure why not
2007-03-08 10:18:55 · answer #10 · answered by charles h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋