Single Idea 4560

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / B. Contract Ethics / 2. Golden Rule]

Full Idea

The rule 'do nothing that ought not to be done to you' prohibits actions on account of their harmful consequences: the concealed premise is that an action will always be requited.

Gist of Idea

The Golden Rule prohibits harmful actions, with the premise that actions will be requited

Source

Friedrich Nietzsche (The Will to Power (notebooks) [1888], §925)

Book Reference

Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'The Will to Power', ed/tr. Kaufmann,W /Hollingdate,R [Vintage 1968], p.488


A Reaction

Indeed it seems to be a slogan for contractarians, though I don't see why you shouldn't be influenced by the thought that there might be reciprocation, even if you don't expect it.