Debate:THB Intent Matters More Than Outcome in Moral Judgments

What makes an act moral? what matters more for morality? Your good intentions or the actual outcome?

Those who side with intent believe morality lives in the heart; if your motives are good, you’ve done right, even if things go wrong. But the outcome side argues that good intentions mean nothing if the result causes harm. After all, isn’t the impact what truly counts?

This clash between good hearts and hard truths runs through ethics, politics, and everyday life. Sometimes, we’re judged by what we tried to do. Other times, only by what we’ve done.

Where do you stand on this ethical debate?

Have your say, and join the debate!

Join the debate on the motion: This House Believes Intent Matters More Than Outcome in Moral Judgments.

During the first half of the meeting, there will be an improvised mini-debate session, where anyone may get called to defend or oppose a motion in 2 minutes (voluntarily, of course).

During the main debate, 3 debaters will propose the motion, 3 debaters will oppose it, and YOU may give your opinion during Floor Contributions.

The meeting will be held on the first floor of the Windsor Castle pub in Victoria, a beautiful Victorian pub with great food, drinks and reasonable prices. Make sure to give the code word: Debate Club!

Read more about the club and debating HERE.