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Carsinian Thau · 2007-04-10 23:23:59

Is something good done for a bad reason still something good? Likewise for something bad done for a good reason.

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11-04-2007 12:23am

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Carsinian Thau

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Is something good done for a bad reason still something good?
Likewise for something bad done for a good reason.

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#2 11-04-2007 12:55am
DadaKopf

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Define your terms, please.

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#3 11-04-2007 7:04pm
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They're just words. You have to define what you mean by them first, and then you'll have answered your question.

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#4 11-04-2007 9:17pm
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Definition of terms would be useful as others have posted above.

Are you attempting to generate a discussion on the dynamic between what Max Weber called value rational and instrumental rational? (See Economy and Society)

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