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Exploration for Debate Questions - Coggle Diagram
Exploration for Debate Questions
Justice should be determined by those who are wronged? Yes or No
Yes
Claire Zachanassian determines justice from the town of Güllen, where she was wronged in the past. She asserts that justice should be determined based on her experience, as the victim, to fix the wrongs done to her.
Justice coming from the perspective of the wronged ensures accountability, as they have the clearest view of the harm caused.
Antigone seeks justice to bury her brother and she is perceived as the one most wronged by the state's laws.
Her decision reflects the idea that only those who have suffered truly understand the importance of justice.
By allowing the wronged to determine justice, there is a sense of moral balance.
No
Allowing those wronged to determine justice can lead to
vengeance
, as seen with Claire’s extreme measures, which throw equality out the window.
Society has systems to prevent bias and emotional reactions from dictating outcomes, which is why leaving justice solely to the wronged party could result in unjust.
An individual life is worth sacrificing for the life of the whole?
Yes
The town's choice to kill Alfred Ill in return for Claire's financial support reflects the practical decision to prioritise the majority's survival over one person's life. They feel justified because their shared poverty puts everyone's well-being at risk.
The town takes a practical approach, believing that sacrificing one life will save the whole community. This is like broader societal choices where the needs of the majority are prioritised over individuals, like in wars or pandemic restrictions.
Crake's philosophy focuses on sacrificing humanity to create his genetically engineered species. He believes that wiping out billions is justified by the overall benefit of starting with a "clean slate," demonstrating an extreme example of utilitarian thinking.
Governments often face this problem in situations like public health crises or military operations, where individual lives are sacrificed to protect the majority (e.g., airstrikes or vaccine mandates).
No
The town’s choice to kill Alfred Ill highlights the lack of moral and instead of upholding human values, this action corrupts society, sacrificing moral principles for financial gain.
Dysart questions the morality of sacrificing Alan’s passion and individuality in the name of making him "normal." This reflects the idea that sacrificing an individual’s inner life or essence for societal expectations can lead to moral emptiness.
What do we need more- money or morals?
Money
Claire’s offer of wealth to the town shows the power of money to transform lives.
If people did not have money they would steal and do anything to get money anyway so money can actually create the foundation decency and morals.
In ghd world where access to healthcare, education, and basic necessities depends on financial resources, money is often seen as a more immediate and practical solution than moral principles alone.
Morals
The town of Güllen initially prides itself on its moral standing showing a strong moral compass is a guiding force, even in the face of poverty.
In the end, the town prioritises money over morals, resulting in Ill's death. This choice illustrates how the pursuit of wealth can weaken community values and contribute to the decline of society.
Noonuccal's poetry highlights the significance of cultural and moral values over material wealth. The colonisers' drive for land and riches leads to the loss of indigenous lives and traditions, highlighting that morals hold greater worth than financial gain.
Societies that place morals above money create stronger communities, as integrity and ethics shape social behavior and promote long-term progress. Morals serve as the foundation for laws, justice, and dignity.