Is any action justifiable by a valid intent?

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Is any action justifiable by a valid intent?

2007-09-21 14:57:21 · 3 answers · asked by Larry G 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy

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The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

The intent is justified, the outcome of the action is ultimately what the world judges you by.

To answer your question directly. Yes, any action is justifiable by a valid intent. Any outcome is not.

2007-09-21 15:13:51 · answer #1 · answered by whuz007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

NO, the end does not justify the means. Not all good intentions breed good will so we need to make sure that our actions are aligned with the universal values of truth, goodness and honesty.

2007-09-25 04:19:12 · answer #2 · answered by Lorna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It all depends on who validates your intent, and the actual outcome.

Doug

2007-09-21 22:24:35 · answer #3 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋