One man’s actions could be seen as greedy while that same man can be looked upon by another as ambitious. Is there a difference between the two or is just that ultimately to be ambitious means to also be greedy?
Tell me what you think…
There is no right answer, just another of my many philosophical questions.
2007-06-21 09:46:25 · 10 answers · asked by Answer-Me-This 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
if your ambition would make other people suffer...then we can call it greed.
2007-06-21 10:00:21 · answer #1 · answered by PLUTO 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ambition sets a goal and is satisfied when that worthy goal is achieved through focused work, study, and effort. You are a model to others for determination and drive. There is a celebration, a deep seated joy that the thing you strived for is now within your grasp. Others celebrate with you!
However greed has no such limitations. Greed wants for the sheer excitement of having MORE. Whether it comes by hook or crook, work or theft - the greedy person is just happy to have it. There is no honor in the having as they may lie, cheat, steal or kill to get what it is they want. The greedy person achieves at the EXPENSE of others, not for their benefit.
2007-06-21 10:12:14 · answer #2 · answered by Ms. HeartBeat 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Greed is wanting money no matter how you get it. Lie cheat steal is doesn't matter. Ambition is when you work really hard to earn the rewards. I like to think of myself as very ambitious but also very generous as I share a lot of what I have with family, friends and charities.
2007-06-21 09:52:45 · answer #3 · answered by Dusie 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
greed is wanting something DESPITE what happens to others, or IN SPITE of them... without care for the consequences.
ambition is HARD WORK dedication to a cause or to achieving some worthwhile goal.
2007-06-21 11:31:11 · answer #4 · answered by cat 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Greed is the fuel of ambition. Greed is the cause, ambition is the effect.
2007-06-21 10:02:35 · answer #5 · answered by MAD MOMMA 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Ambition is to live life to the fullest...be all that you have the potential to be. Greed is just getting all the goodies you can accumulate.
2007-06-21 09:53:56 · answer #6 · answered by dasupr 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Greed is wishing to possess something without reservation.
Ambition is wishing to achieve something.
2007-06-21 10:27:44 · answer #7 · answered by Sophist 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ambition is the desire to acheive one's potential.
Greed is the desire to acheive without regard for morality.
2007-06-21 10:22:58 · answer #8 · answered by Beejee 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I tattooed one on my left fist and the other on my right. You differentiate by looking in the mirror at your face to see which was imprinted
2007-06-21 09:51:26 · answer #9 · answered by ralinminol 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
seams to us that greed is ambition in excess
2007-06-21 09:50:01 · answer #10 · answered by grey_worms 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋