| Tue, Jan 11, 2005. the good and the right |  | contemplative |
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| today i started thinking about ethics. i do not mean that ethical principles entered my consciousness today for the very first time, no nothing of that nature. but i mean that i started to REALLY think, that is to say, actively consider the implications of ethical standards set by who ever is in power or whoever has an audience. there is a huge difference between good and evil vs. right and wrong. i feel like i am starting to appreciate this margin that i have never noticed to any formidable extent. cocaine use is good. it makes the person feel good and overall increases the level of happiness in that person's life (oh, no i'm not talking about me or anyone i know, of coarse). but clearly it is not RIGHT. i suppose that was a cheap example, but it will have to suffice for now. any ideas??? |