Single Idea 23529

[catalogued under 22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 1. Goodness / g. Consequentialism]

Full Idea

We must not view conduct in isolation from its effect on the moral code.

Gist of Idea

Conduct is not isolated from its effect on the moral code

Source

H.L.A. Hart (Law,Liberty and Morality [1963], II 'Moderate')

Book Reference

Hart,H.L.A.: 'Law,Liberty and Morality' [OUP 1968], p.48


A Reaction

The moral code may be excessively conservative, but there is no denying this point. Extreme individualistic libertarians must recognise that 'no man is an island'.