The free way of life proposes ends, but it does not prescribe means.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Freedom sets goals but leaves individuals free to choose their methods.
- In plain terms
- Freedom decides the goals but not how to reach them.
- What can you take from it?
- Freedom allows choice in methods.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can good goals justify bad means?
- Who should decide the methods?
Another view
Some methods may be unethical even if goals are good.
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