Justifying the Means

Do the ends justify the means? This is one of those questions that drives philosophers crazy, since there are always some ends that seem great enough to justify immoral behavior. The more comprehensive a philosophy is, the greater the chances that it will say yes to the question. This is based on the assumption that [...]

Mercy and Futility

I held off on writing this post because it is a very difficult subject. Much more difficult than abortion, even. There are slippery slopes just about everywhere and you have to be very careful about setting limits. There are multiple factors in play, and it is necessary to keep a careful eye on which ones [...]