Code Quote by Richard Brancatisano
“I try not to think in terms of good and bad but more in terms of helpful or unhelpful in regards to specific moral codes and goals.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Moral Reasoning, 2018
He suggests evaluating actions by usefulness, not binary morality
In simple terms: Focus on helpfulness over good/bad
Prioritize usefulness
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance usefulness with principle?
- When is a bad action helpful?
May ignore principled stances