tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12636976.post111539974128609203..comments2006-11-10T14:15:12.866-05:00Comments on Lets take Charge: Planet Earth is not for YouFaisalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03978792000997724282noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12636976.post-1153448326822222032006-07-20T22:18:00.000-04:002006-07-20T22:18:00.000-04:00By saying what is good for the individual is good ...By saying what is good for the individual is good for the community, you are saying that the sum of the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The biggest assumption you make is that the "parts" or individuals act autonomously and rationaly, which does not exist in this world. At least not this side of the world. The problem is that the media, etc. sells you the thoery of the greatest good. The greatest good from their perspective: "You have to maximize the good for yourself, your country, your children.." at any cost. How else do you justify wars? The utilitarian theory states, it is the greater good for the greater number. Or in some instances, it is the greatest good for the richest most powerful number. How can individuals stand on their own and make decisions when they are part of communities that constantly bombard them with useless information that keeps them occupied from really appreciating what is important in life?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com