Is a Principled Life the Best Life?

Many people claim to have principles, but what does it actually mean to live according to them? Should principles guide our actions even when doing so is difficult or costly? In this discussion, we'll explore the role of principles in ethical life, their relationship to integrity, and whether consistency should be valued over flexibility.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. What is a principle?
2. Do you think most people have principles?
3. Can someone be moral without having clear principles?
4. Is it possible to have too many principles?
5. What is the difference between integrity and stubbornness?
6. Should principles ever be sacrificed for a good outcome?
7. Is it acceptable to violate a principle in an emergency?
8. How much should public opinion influence our principles?
9. Can loyalty to a group undermine principled thinking?
10. Should principles remain the same throughout life?
11. Do principles need rational justification?
12. Can two good principles come into conflict?
13. Is a principled person necessarily a good person?
14. What principles do you think are most important for a flourishing society?

LOCATION:
We will be meeting at 24h Caffeine Corner in Shinchon.
The address says "2층," or "second floor," but that's because the first floor of the cafe is actually the 2nd floor of the building. We will be meeting on the 4th floor if space is available there. Also, please be sure you are at the right cafe. This is 24h Caffeine Corner. There are other cafes with "24" in their names that are nearby.
Otherwise, if you are having trouble finding the location, please send me a message.
This meetup is not affiliated with the cafe, but let's be sure to support the establishment by ordering a drink or a snack.