Dr. Sutton's Ethics Discussion Center

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QUESTION:

Would you agree with Mill and Bentham, that consequences are the only thing that matters when evaluating the moral rightness of a rule or action?

Robert Sutton

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No. Before consequences comes intent or will. If an act of good will or intent returns a consequence of bad action or wrong doing we must look at it as a lesson learned and grow from the experiance. A rule based in good will or intent can not be bad regardless. Thanks for letting me add my two cents.
RC Rich <MrRich8of9>
- Thursday, February 24, 2000 at 01:49:26 (EST)
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- Monday, August 07, 2000 at 11:04:09 (EDT)
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