As far as right and wrong, a lot of people have written a lot of books on ethics and not all of them agree. Like Plato said, there's no objective right or wrong.
Where applicable I apply the test, if everyone in the world did exactly the same thing, would the world be a better place as a result.
Not everything can be tested this way, for those I look at the cost/risk or opportunity cost of the action. Like if a mate asks me to go for a drive with him. I could use that time to study, work, spend time with my family, see other friends. Which of those outcomes is the most valuable to me.
You're right, some peoples best is not as good as other peoples best, which is why we have such a diverse world.
Asking the advice of people with opposing views is a valuable thing. Their views can provide you with further information. If your ideas cannot stand up under some opposing arguments then you need to think things through again. All this information should be taken with an open mind but also with a grain of salt. Like you said, keep it in the back of your mind for a while and mull it over.  |