Exitus probatur,” he said. The end is justified. “Ergo…
““Exitus probatur,” he said. The end is justified. “Ergo acta probantur,” said one of the waiting men. Therefore the means are justified.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
If the end is justified, then the means are also justified.
In simple terms: Justified ends legitimize means.
Key Takeaway
Question moral reasoning.
Themes
ethics
justification
consequentialism
Mood
philosophical
critical
controversial
Type
Justified:1
Justify:0
End Justified:0
Said End:0
Means Justified:0
Justified Ergo:0
When to use this quote
- lawmakers
- activists
- philosophers
Key Concepts
political decisions
legal judgments
personal choices
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it always right to justify means?
- What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
Ends may hide harmful means.