a query for the masses...

Sep 20, 2006 22:01

what is good or goodness?

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kelso September 22 2006, 11:35:52 UTC
Well, if you're talking about Machiavelli, then Good or Virtue is the act of pursuing one's ambition-- especially if you are a leader. This means that no matter what you may do to accomplish your goals, it is good. What some may see as an evil act is just not so because you are on your way to accomplishing your goals. For the masses (or non-leaders), virtue is a moral issue-- good and evil have an ethical bearing that can't be clearly defined by an all-consuming ambition. This is why the people will never understand the drive, motives or actions of a leader-- because they in and of themselves aren't capable of pursuing ambition for ambition's sake ( ... )

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areyouin September 22 2006, 12:15:49 UTC
thank you kelso. thats the kind of thing i was looking for. although you leave no room for arguement. ill be doing more of these so keep up if you like.

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kelso September 23 2006, 01:21:39 UTC
You got it!

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