Defining "good."

Subfallen · #1 11-11-2005, 04:24 PM

Good is that which is desired for its own sake.

Discuss.

#2 11-11-2005, 05:39 PM

Good is that which increases happiness(*) and/or decreases suffering(*).

(*) "Happiness" means not just pleasure, but joy, peace, contentment, and well-being. Suffering is the opposite of that.

AAAA · #3 11-11-2005, 06:51 PM

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So if you want it, it is good?

chezlaw · #4 11-11-2005, 07:10 PM

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Good is that which increases happiness(*) and/or decreases suffering(*).

(*) "Happiness" means not just pleasure, but joy, peace, contentment, and well-being. Suffering is the opposite of that.

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I'm looking forward to tackling this one with you Kip. Need to finish off the other bit first.

chez

DougShrapnel · #5 11-11-2005, 09:03 PM

Good is value increasing.

Scotch78 · #6 11-12-2005, 12:05 AM

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Don't be surprised if the angels get jealous when they find out you just elevated chocolate above them.

Scott

#7 11-12-2005, 12:08 AM

"Good is that which is desired for its own sake.

Discuss."

purnell · #8 11-12-2005, 02:11 AM

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Good is that which is desired for its own sake.

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So if you want it, it is good?

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Bingo. Good is that which I want.

AAAA · #9 11-13-2005, 02:07 AM

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Good is that which is desired for its own sake.

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So if you want it, it is good?

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Bingo. Good is that which I want.

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do you have to accept the logical consequences of your desires?

sweetjazz · #10 11-13-2005, 02:09 AM

Good is the opposite of bad. This reduces the problem to defining bad.