“Intentions matter more than outcomes in morality”
Agree
- Can't control all outcomes
- Motivation reveals character
- Accidents aren't moral failures
- Intent shows true values
- Good faith efforts count
Disagree
- Results are what actually happen
- Good intentions pave road to hell
- Outcomes affect real people
- Responsibility means consequences matter
- Intent without competence is dangerous
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