What is consequentialsim?
Consequentialism is an ethical system that supports the idea that the ends justifying the means. This idea basically means that an end product will justify anything you did to get to that end product. For example, the French Revolution killed 1000's of people in order to obtain "democracy". These revolutionists believed in consequentialism, as they believed the slaying of thousands of people was justified because it brought about democracy.
This idea is very important, because from the French Revolution evolved many of the United States' ideas and perspectives.
The idea of consequentialism is a very tricky one. I believe it is usually not a good way to look at the world, because you are basically saying "what's good for us is good". However, there may be extreme times when this is necessary, e.g.- when a unjust government needs to be overthrown or when oppressed people rebel.
However, the idea of consequentialism is not a good policy for the U.S. or any nation (even though it is one of our biggest policies), because we do not use it correctly or in just extreme measures. America uses the policy of consequentialism everyday, creating global problems and saying to the world "we don't care about you! what's good for us is good."
I think it's important to point out though that not all Americans are consequentialists. President Jimmy Carter was not. This idea, the opposite of consequentialism, is called deauntilogical. But enough about terms, what does the U.S. policy of consequentialism mean?
First, I think it is important to note that consequentialism is an idea, a way of thinking, a perspective that many Americans grow up with. It is not just a law or policy clearly written down on paper, but a way of thinking that is embedded into America's culture and minds.
Second, I think it's important to note that this idea is harmful. Yes, it did bring about the French Revolution, but it's a nationalistic idea that doesn't care about the rest of the world or what occurs to get an end result. Consequentialism helps contribute to global problems, such as environemntal destruction, poverty, terrorism, the destruction of peoples, cultures, ways of life, and whole nations...
What can you do about this idea?
You don't have to be a conseqeuntialist! In fact, many Americans are not, as religious and individual thoughts play apart in combating this greedy and selfish idea. Jimmy Carter was a U.S. president and wasn't a consequentialist! Send a message to the government: I do not want consequentialism to be a U.S. policy! The effects of such a policy only cause harm to your nation in the end...
Consequentialism is an ethical system that supports the idea that the ends justifying the means. This idea basically means that an end product will justify anything you did to get to that end product. For example, the French Revolution killed 1000's of people in order to obtain "democracy". These revolutionists believed in consequentialism, as they believed the slaying of thousands of people was justified because it brought about democracy.
This idea is very important, because from the French Revolution evolved many of the United States' ideas and perspectives.
The idea of consequentialism is a very tricky one. I believe it is usually not a good way to look at the world, because you are basically saying "what's good for us is good". However, there may be extreme times when this is necessary, e.g.- when a unjust government needs to be overthrown or when oppressed people rebel.
However, the idea of consequentialism is not a good policy for the U.S. or any nation (even though it is one of our biggest policies), because we do not use it correctly or in just extreme measures. America uses the policy of consequentialism everyday, creating global problems and saying to the world "we don't care about you! what's good for us is good."
I think it's important to point out though that not all Americans are consequentialists. President Jimmy Carter was not. This idea, the opposite of consequentialism, is called deauntilogical. But enough about terms, what does the U.S. policy of consequentialism mean?
First, I think it is important to note that consequentialism is an idea, a way of thinking, a perspective that many Americans grow up with. It is not just a law or policy clearly written down on paper, but a way of thinking that is embedded into America's culture and minds.
Second, I think it's important to note that this idea is harmful. Yes, it did bring about the French Revolution, but it's a nationalistic idea that doesn't care about the rest of the world or what occurs to get an end result. Consequentialism helps contribute to global problems, such as environemntal destruction, poverty, terrorism, the destruction of peoples, cultures, ways of life, and whole nations...
What can you do about this idea?
You don't have to be a conseqeuntialist! In fact, many Americans are not, as religious and individual thoughts play apart in combating this greedy and selfish idea. Jimmy Carter was a U.S. president and wasn't a consequentialist! Send a message to the government: I do not want consequentialism to be a U.S. policy! The effects of such a policy only cause harm to your nation in the end...
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