I believe that if you have an "ends justify means" mentality, this is an inherently immoral way of looking at the world. There are many cliches that match this feeling. "The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions," "Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely," are two examples. We all are susceptible to hubris and when we trust our judgment rather than objective morals the consequences can be immense.
Reflections on Morals and Metagames
Reflections on Morals and Metagames
Reflections on Morals and Metagames
I believe that if you have an "ends justify means" mentality, this is an inherently immoral way of looking at the world. There are many cliches that match this feeling. "The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions," "Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely," are two examples. We all are susceptible to hubris and when we trust our judgment rather than objective morals the consequences can be immense.