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No. There's nothing inherently good about having talent. It's about what the results are from applying the set of various talents you possess. It could be that
by uoaei 3y ago
No. There's nothing inherently good about having talent. It's about what the results are from applying the set of various talents you possess.
It could be that the thing that's your third proficiency brings about much more good when applied in earnest than your first proficiency. In the context of your cricket player, they could also be good at advocating for regenerative agriculture in villages full of subsistence farmers. Since in reality you're allowed to apply multiple talents at once, perhaps gaining fame in cricket would make their voice louder and more compelling, thus leading to even better outcomes in regenerative agriculture.
The focus on achievement is of course dominated by those who believe achievement is morally good per se. When it comes to sports these people are mostly selfish fanatics who just want to see something exciting. Occasionally good things can come out of that effort but usually the effects are indirect, e.g., inspiring future generations to try their best or building a platform to tackle more important issues.
- sourabh03agr 3y agoYes, but if one has a particular talent, is it justified for us (society as a whole) to exert pressure on that individual to utilize their talent to cause betterment of the society? Should results for the whole society matter more than results for that specific individual?
- uoaei 3y agoWell, we do live in a society, and on the whole that person has benefited more from society than vice versa, so... yes, it seems only fair that that moral obligation is present.