How can you put up your own organization? Do you have what it takes to envision a greater goal? Do you have the greater good of the people at heart? How is your vision any different in Rizals time and today's generation?
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⇨It is a utilitarian concept. It can mean "the greatest possible good for the greatest possible number of individuals". The actions should benefit larger group than just few. It means you must think of the convenience of many before you think of your own or just select few.If you think in terms of a society then it will mean that creating such a society where everyone has a choice.
Meaning, everyone, not matter who they are, must have equal choice and opportunities in everything. To achieve such an ideal goal, your actions will be bound by the objective of equity.
However, that is an ideal case. No matter what we do, we cannot satisfy everyone because people are diverse and their needs are diverse. The "good" is not quantifiable and hence cannot have a specific definition. Hence, if we try to make a positive impact on a large group of people, we will end up making negative impact on some at least.So, "greater good" can arguably reduced to being aware of how your actions will affect others around you or the society as a whole.
Example, Having a private vehicle and using it to commute daily will be convenient but using public transportation will reduce fuel consumption, your expenses, reduce pollution and help economy. This will benefit both you and others around you.
⇨It is a utilitarian concept. It can mean "the greatest possible good for the greatest possible number of individuals". The actions should benefit larger group than just few. It means you must think of the convenience of many before you think of your own or just select few.If you think in terms of a society then it will mean that creating such a society where everyone has a choice.
Meaning, everyone, not matter who they are, must have equal choice and opportunities in everything. To achieve such an ideal goal, your actions will be bound by the objective of equity.
However, that is an ideal case. No matter what we do, we cannot satisfy everyone because people are diverse and their needs are diverse. The "good" is not quantifiable and hence cannot have a specific definition. Hence, if we try to make a positive impact on a large group of people, we will end up making negative impact on some at least.So, "greater good" can arguably reduced to being aware of how your actions will affect others around you or the society as a whole.
Example, Having a private vehicle and using it to commute daily will be convenient but using public transportation will reduce fuel consumption, your expenses, reduce pollution and help economy. This will benefit both you and others around you.