HeadingNorth Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Most thieves and murderers would consider themselves to be good people, according to their own lights; so as Medusa says, without some definition of good and bad, there is no way of making a sensible contribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaranthus Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 Most thieves and murderers would consider themselves to be good people, according to their own lights; so as Medusa says, without some definition of good and bad, there is no way of making a sensible contribution. But can't you see, that's what I'm asking; what criteria does everyone think you need to be able to define yourself as 'good'...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaranthus Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 Sorry, just let me clarify; by your OWN definition do you think you are a good person and what criteria have you used to come to that conclusion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukstudent Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I have never broken the law Never gone over the speed limit or got a parking ticket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I have never broken the law, never two timed, never harmed anyone, never deliberately set out to hurt anyones feelings or hurt them physically, tried to ignore those who deliberately set out to harm me and backed out of many potential fights or arguments even though I KNEW I would have won hands down and without even breaking sweat and I do my utmost to make those around me happy or feel better when theyre down so yeah... I reckon I`m pretty good. Boring, isnt it...? Fine human being that you are Jabbers (and that is sincerely meant by the way) the fact that you've never knowingly broken the law doesn't account for much. It's entirely possible to be a good person and break the law. They aren't mutually exclusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Never gone over the speed limit or got a parking ticket? Nope! My driving was one of the things I was rather proud of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Fine human being that you are Jabbers (and that is sincerely meant by the way) the fact that you've never knowingly broken the law doesn't account for much. It's entirely possible to be a good person and break the law. They aren't mutually exclusive. Thank you for that! I must say that I know a lot of stirling examples of humanity who have been in the nick. Having said that I know some nasty pieces of work who have no criminal record so I suppose its all relative! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyndix Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I try to be a good person. Probably failed in the past due to being young and stupid, but I am thoughtful, kind and will go out of my way to help people(even tho I`m a lil bit gobby) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adaline Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 As with everything being good or bad is relative! One concept to go by is "Karma", whereby if one does things to others in the way he/she would want others to treat them only the good would propagate through society. Its clear this concept works and i try to follow it because if its clear benefits for everyone - i think this strive to propagate good and not to cause grief to others is what makes me good. No one is perfect and I as every one else have bad days and bad moods, but i think as long as the intention to be good is there - you cant go too far wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 One concept to go by is "Karma", whereby if one does things to others in the way he/she would want others to treat them only the good would propagate through society. Its clear this concept works The problem with it is the "prisoner's dilemma" paradox. If everyone else in society is behaving in this manner, I would be far more successful in my life by being selfish, than I would by joining them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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