It denies that you, yourself, are as important as the individual you are helping. In time that self-denial, could cause more harm than the good you are doing by helping others in need (which negates the utilitarian ethic). In some regards, I could argue that it uses people as a means to avoid your own problems.
Hmm, semi-jumbled. I can unpack that a mite more if you'd like when not on drugs.
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...as an ethic
Date: 2004-04-17 07:24 am (UTC)Hmm, semi-jumbled. I can unpack that a mite more if you'd like when not on drugs.
Re: ...as an ethic
Date: 2004-04-18 05:17 am (UTC)