Machiavelli in all cases is implying that “the means” matter, and “the ends” don’t magically justify them, yet sometimes it is worth accepting all the ramifications of “unjustifiable means,” and the damage they do to one’s reputation, for the end goal.In other words the ends don...
1.It is a classic debate ___ the ends justify the means,or reasonable means can certainly differ.( ) A. either B. of whether C. that D. of what 2.—It's 7:30 and he hasn't taken the nucleic acid test yet!—Well,he __...
But, the ends cannot justify the means. Not when the means involve kidnapping, FBI impersonation, false imprisonment, chopped off fingers, extortion and assault. And whether he intended to severe the fingers of Father Ryan or not? He clearly and intentionally swung that axe with reckless disregar...
People do evil things not because they are evil but because they perceive that they do good and that the means justify the ends. Atrocities are committed by humans in full control of their senses and emotions. They do them because the silent witness has been ignored. The silent witness conti...
The problem is people who try to twist logic into a pretzel in an attempt to justify what they’re doing. Individuals who believe that the ends justify the means (including many of the Woke types) usually fit this description. McChuck says: March 4, 2024 at 9:32 am The problem is ...
Rep. Billy Long, who serves Missouri, made the startling claims on Columbia radio station 93.9 The Eagle. The 66-year-old said: “It’s a systemic problem. When I was growing up in Springfield, you had one or two murders a year. Now, we have two, three, four a week in Springfield...
...while we wait for the blessed hope - the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,... - Titus 2:13
With Missouri Broadcasters' Association decision – which dealt with the issues of freedom of speech in advertising – the US District Court said that the three-tier system is riddled with so many inconsistencies that it's hard to justify laws that curtail free speech based on maintaining the in...
In Britain though, as I imagine is the case in the more rain-soaked areas of North America, gravel riding in the winter means smashing through muddy puddles and getting absolutely caked in muck, plus an increased risk of falling off. It is really hard to justify spending hundreds of ...
looking for signs that you’re cheating and trying torestrict your freedomto make it harder for you to cheat. He might even say things like“all women cheat if they get the chance”or“everyone cheats on me.”He’ll also constantly bring up her cheating and use it to justify his ...