Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Discussion Question: Can We Envy Ethically?


The tenth commandment states that thou shall not covet (your neighbor's house, wife, man or maid servent, ox, donkey, ect). Envy is considered one of the seven deadly sins. Many may agree envy and jealousy are destructive forces to one's moral fiber. The ten commandments provide a sound philosophy with which to live a morally rich and happy life, and the seven deadly sins are well-worn warnings, but they are intrinsically religious tenants addressing morality.

To what extent are envy and jealousy unethical? In a secular ethical framework, are envy and jealousy relevant? If so, in what way?

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