Practicality v/s Morality

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soaringskies

@soaringskies

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Posted: 12 years ago

Hola people.!

I am not very active on debate forum but i come here occasionally.

A question for all -

I often find myself in situations where i have to choose between being practical or moralistic. Me being a highly principled and a rational person always find it difficult to choose between the two..!

Given you being in such a situation, What will you choose - being practical or your morals..?

Looking forward to your answers..!!

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Forever-KA

@Forever-KA

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Posted: 12 years ago

Most of the time p and m dont clash so we dont face this choice.

At times we are have to choose between p and m.

The answer depends on the type of situation faced. If situation is related to ownself then one can take the luxury to decide and i will go with m over p. However it the situation is about someone else then I will think what is important for that person. If that person values m more then its m. If that person values p more then its p.

In short there is no answer to such questions. It is highly subjective and depending upon situation both p and m are options.

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Vee

@reflorated

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Posted: 12 years ago

Hi,

I think the idea of practicality v/s morality is a highly subjective issue. There is no clear or definite answer to this question.

But in general -- I would choose the practical over the moral. It is simple - this is a dog eat dog world, and you have to survive.

-Vandana

Edited by V323 - 12 years ago

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Mishe

@Mishe

Beginner

Posted: 12 years ago

I'm not too sure because it depends on the situation but generally I follow my morals, what I believe is the right thing to do

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872196

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Posted: 12 years ago

depends upon situation.. I leave morality when that harms other person..

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Dazzler

Posted: 12 years ago

And for this very reason -- always adapt morals that are flexible, can be customized, edited and manipulated to your own advantage in any given situation -@

edit - I guess one has got to take a balanced approach on a case by case basis. Morals, ethics, values aren't standard set of guidelines that are universally accepted, are they ?

Edited by --GODFATHER-- - 12 years ago

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DonnaHarvey

@DonnaHarvey

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Posted: 12 years ago

I have realized sarcasm is best relayed with visual cues. Doesn't look all that great in writing so, I ma be safe & say practicality. Morals are meant to change to my advantage. That is the reason they exist in the first place.

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