Should Actions be Judged by Intention or Consequences? [SHINCHON]
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"The road to hell was paved with good intentions."
Personally, I hate this phrase, but it's often used to bring up the idea that intention is not enough. When it comes to judging the actions of others with regard to morality, should intention count for everything or should the resulting consequences be the deciding factor?
Let's explore this topic together!
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. When you judge someone's actions, what do you usually focus on first: what they meant to do, or what happened?
2. Can good intention excuse a bad outcome?
3. Can bad intention be forgiven if nothing bad actually happens?
4. If two people cause the same harm, but one meant well and the other didn't, should they be judged differently?
5. Does intention matter more when outcomes are uncertain?
6. Are intentions morally relevant only because outcomes are unpredictable?
7. Are people morally responsible for consequences they couldn't foresee?
8. Should punishment take intention into account?
9. Would a society that judges only outcomes be more just or more dangerous?
10. Would a society that judges intentions be too easily manipulated?
11. Is moral judgment about evaluating actions, or evaluating people?
12. If intentions matter most, does that excuse incompetence or negligence?
13. If consequences matter most, does that justify manipulation or coercion?
14. Do you think a single standard can work for all situations?
15. Has your view shifted during this discussion?
LOCATION:
We will be meeting at 24h Caffeine Corner. If you get off Shinchon station exit 3, just go straight and you will find it to your right.