It is a curse of being a human (although for most humans the stakes are much lower). Also, one of the main objections against consequentialism as a practical guide to everyday action—often, we have no idea how things will turn out. Even the drowning child you save may grow up to be the next Hitler.
It is a curse of being a human (although for most humans the stakes are much lower). Also, one of the main objections against consequentialism as a practical guide to everyday action—often, we have no idea how things will turn out. Even the drowning child you save may grow up to be the next Hitler.