How do we determine if we are right or wrong? How can we be certain that our actions are actually beneficial and not counterproductive? — Average
Would you mind clarifying what you mean? Some elaboration would be greatly appreciated. — Average
By what criteria do you define beneficial?
I’m asking how we can know that our confidence in our own decisions is justified or not. — Average
Would you mind identifying precisely where I was unclear And what kind of examples would be helpful? — Average
The point is about what decisions? Every situation is different. Right or wrong about mass murder or right or wrong about giving money to the poor? — Tom Storm
I'm just trying to ignore the question. I don't know if I've got a grip on reality or not. — theRiddler
Do you think it's possible to determine if we are right or wrong? Why or why not?Whenever we decide to do something we believe that what we are about to do actually does make sense. How do we determine if we are right or wrong? How can we be certain that our actions are actually beneficial and not counterproductive? — Average
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