Single Idea 23397

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

Full Idea

Even though one may not advocate impartiality, one would certainly want to entrust one's family to the person who is impartial.

Gist of Idea

Those who are against impartiality still prefer impartial protectors

Source

Mozi (The Mozi [c.440 BCE], 16), quoted by Bryan van Norden - Intro to Classical Chinese Philosophy 4.II

Book Reference

Norden,Bryan van: 'Intro to Classical Chinese Philosophy' [Hackett 2011], p.55


A Reaction

In the modern world his example would be the police, so he effectively he wants the impartiality of the law. But who wants legal impartiality within the affairs of a family?