Does Quote by Saul Alinsky
“If the ends don't justify the means, what does?”
About This Quote
Source Book: Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky, 1971
If ends don’t justify means, we need a higher standard to evaluate both.
In simple terms: Question morality of actions beyond outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Seek ethical frameworks beyond outcomes.
Themes
ethics
politics
strategy
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy making
- leadership
Key Concepts
means-end theory
moral philosophy
political activism
Questions to Reflect On
- What principles should guide the choice of means?
- Can good ends ever justify questionable means?
A Different Perspective
Means can be harmful even if ends seem good.
