The Importance of Moral Good: A Philosophical Analysis of its Desirability and Necessity
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Moral good, Locke pleasure, Rousseau natural goodness, Aristotle goal, Kant Supreme Good, Eudaimonism thought action, ethics philosophy, virtue, happiness
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Discover the profound significance of moral good and its impact on human actions. Explore the philosophical perspectives of Locke, Rousseau, Aristotle, and Kant as they delve into the nature of good, its desirability, and its relation to human behavior. Understand why doing moral good is not only desirable but necessary for preserving justice and promoting a virtuous life. Uncover the intricate balance between feelings and reason, and how moral good transcends subjective interpretations to become an objective guiding principle for human actions. Dive into the heart of ethical debates and emerge with a deeper understanding of the importance of moral good in shaping a better world.
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[...] : Epicureanism: What makes us to feel reasonably of pleasure, that is to say, without exceeding our limits, is well. ? Well, acting would then be to do good, in the domain of sensations. In this case, pleasure would then have limits. It is not desirable to try to feel an infinite pleasure. ATTENTION: Epicureanism (reasoned pleasure) hedonism (pleasure without limits) Aristotle: "The good is this towards which we tend in all circumstances ? The good is a goal. It cannot be a means. In this case, how can one act well? [...]
[...] Kant: Concept of the Supreme Good (virtue + happiness) ? The good is above all an action, it is not an instinct (contrary to Rousseau's thesis). 'Act only according to the maxim that you can at the same time will to become a universal law.' ? The Good is not subjective but objective, it is the condition by which it can be good. If it were subjective, then each person would act according to what they believe is good and in doing so, each person would prioritize their felt good, thus reducing its moral value to a bodily sensation. [...]
[...] It is then a subjective and self-centered feeling. Epicureanism: What makes us feel reasonably pleased, that is, without exceeding our limits, That's true. - But each person's limits are different, so good is subjective. Thus, the misfortune of some can be the happiness of others. Epicureanism goes beyond Locke's thought by elevating good to the state of practice rather than just a feeling. Distinguishing morality and ethics: unlike morality, which is more related to customs or at least a consensus, ethics is subjective. ? [...]
[...] In addition, according to the statement, we can deduce that these two places can be imbued with good and evil: Both can be made and felt. We can thus ask ourselves this question: Why should we do moral good? We will answer this question in three distinct axes: Firstly, we will argue that doing moral good is desirable because it is good in itself. Then, we will suggest that good is dependent on each individual. Finally, we will argue that doing moral good is necessary to preserve a form of justice in access to physical good. [...]
[...] Eudaimonism: Good is the product of thought and action. Therefore, good is both a reflective practice and an active practice, here ethics. ? Good is fundamentally destined to be done, not just thought. Therefore, good is fundamentally moral. III. Moral good is necessary to preserve a form of justice in access to physical good Rousseau: 'Man is born good, it is society that corrupts him' ? Man in a state of nature, that is to say, in a pre-moral state, is good. It is society that corrupts him. [...]
