"Only one thing is intrinsicallygood; namely love: nothing else at all"
What is meant by love being the only intrinsically good thing?
only love is good in itself, Actions arent intrinsically good or evil. They will always form a part of a chain and cause an effect. They sre good or evil based on the result, love is the only exception from this.
what is the second proposition?
Actions are good/evil depending on their love
What is meant by the second principle?
Actions are judged by their outcome and how well they promote their most loving outcome
What is the third proposition?
Love is the ruling norm
What is meant by the third proposition?
In ethical decisions, love supersedes all other norms including laws
What is the fourth proposition?
Love and justice are the same
What is meant by the fourth proposition?
Justice is seen as love distributed, meaning fairness is achieved through loving actions
Whats the fifth proposition?
only the end justifies the means
what is meant by the fifth proposition?
The most loving end, regardless of the means used, justifies the action taken.
what is the sixth proposition?
Love decides situationally
What is meant by the sixth proposition?
Ethical choices are made in each unique situation, rather than adhering to fixed rules