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Thanks for that. Other sibling posts to yours all seem to be taking the position that "the end justifies the means". That's not what's in effect here at all. In
by CWuestefeld 15y ago
Thanks for that. Other sibling posts to yours all seem to be taking the position that "the end justifies the means". That's not what's in effect here at all. In this case there's no such corruption, it's purely engaging in a moral action in defense of those being acted upon immorally.
This is not an example of utilitarian ethics, with the greatest good for the greatest number, or diverting a runaway streetcar to avoid five people on the tracks, at the cost of striking a single person on the other track.