The Philosophy Discussion Forum

The thing which harms no-one but myself? The thing which satisfies my criterion of self-good? If I please others' wishes and desires, but not my own, is it the right thing? If I please myself, but hurt others, is it the wrong thing? These are principles. Imo it's wrong to condse everything into pri...

If your errand isn't abused of your partner, but if he does serve you too then it's not abuse, but mutual service. You should try give some examples of what you have done and what your partner has done, because your anologies and principles seems completely wrong. I do not understand what you are t...

Have I reached an age where it does not matter? Yes, you have. Now that I am living on my own after 45 years of partnership, I find the question of doing the right thing an increasingly difficult one. Am I doing the right thing for me or for other people? What is the right thing? The thing which ha...

If your errand isn't abused of your partner, but if he does serve you too then it's not abuse, but mutual service. You should try give some examples of what you have done and what your partner has done, because your anologies and principles seems completely wrong. I do not understand what you are t...

Reading ethical theory will not help with current dilemma. However, having a developed personal philosophy will help. Practical wisdom gained through life experience and reflection... Decide what to do, after weighing up pros and cons for yourself, first and foremost. That will include your evaluat...

C: My reluctance to answer some of your questions is lack of knowledge, lack of confidence and a doubt that I am struggling with an ethical problem or not. M: Again - Sometimes, we overthink things. I understand about a sense of lack; however, usually when I try to answer something and listen to re...

M: I too appreciate responses to my questions; I see you have avoided some of mine. This can be a useful forum for thrashing out ideas and gaining different perspectives. Even attempting to answer some difficult questions through own thinking... My reluctance to answer some of your questions is lac...

C: I am really interested in the ethical side of my dilemma. I have studied Philosophy of the Mind, but not ethics. Perhaps it is my time to do this. M: Perhaps it is. C: Is there a virtue ethical answer? M: What do you understand by 'virtue ethics' C: Does doing the right thing, in respect of the ...

C: If I please others' wishes and desires, but not my own, is it the right thing? If I please myself, but hurt others, is it the wrong thing? ... Read any philosopher with an angel one shoulder 8) and the devil on the other :evil: Best wishes. I am really interested in the ethical side of my dilemm...

What is the right thing? Christmas is an odd time morally, it is the season of giving after all; some people aren't used to giving and don't do it very well. If you think you are being manipulated by accepting an invitation to lunch, it maybe that your friend deserves to feel slightly slighted. Tha...

...If I please others' wishes and desires, but not my own, is it the right thing? No, you are not doing the right thing. If I please myself, but hurt others, is it the wrong thing? Yes, it is the wrong thing. So as far as the situation in question is concerned, doing the right thing can not be done...

When I think about virtue I have a mixed response about the virtuous. When perceived by some, the virtuous person is doing something to satisfy the needs or requirements of others. He denies himself something, whether safety, time or money in order to give something to others. But, if that person ac...

Now that I am living on my own after 45 years of partnership, I find the question of doing the right thing an increasingly difficult one. Am I doing the right thing for me or for other people? What is the right thing? The thing which harms no-one but myself? The thing which satisfies my criterion of...