Ethics & The Golden Rule

[Twiler]

The rule isn't an absolute, it's an approximation. The ideal rule is 'Do unto others as is best for them', but generally we lack the knowledge to proceed with this.

So yes, there are lots of cases where it doesn't work.

 

[six7s]

The rule isn't an absolute, it's an approximation.

Please describe an absolute rule

The ideal rule is 'Do unto others as is best for them'

Subjectively?

but generally we lack the knowledge to proceed with this

Please specify those of us who have the knowledge to proceed with this

So yes, there are lots of cases where it doesn't work.

Please identify one (or more) cases where it does work

 

[arthwollipot]

Please describe an absolute rule

Here's an absolute rule.

Rule 1: All rules have exceptions. Including this one.