Single Idea 4285

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 3. Universalisability]

Full Idea

As soon as we set our own interests aside and look on human relations with the eye of the impartial judge, we find ourselves agreeing over the rights and wrongs of any conflict.

Gist of Idea

As soon as we drop self-interest and judge impartially, we find ourselves agreeing about conflicts

Source

Roger Scruton (Animal Rights and Wrongs [1996], p.59)

Book Reference

Scruton,Roger: 'Animal Rights and Wrongs' [Demos 1996], p.59


A Reaction

A nice, and fairly plausible, defence of Kantian ethics. Maybe the UN should actually settle all disputes, instead of just peace-keeping. The idea merely describes the function of the law, and especially an independent judiciary.