Why or when is something good?

Question

Why or when is something good?

Answer 1

cant go wrong by answering fishing

Answer 2

when you think that it is good, for you,

when it is  suitable with the institutions, for the society

when it is suitable to what is called ethicts, ethically

Answer 3

when your reaction is of approval.

Answer 4

When you feel like (you) have done something good or you  feel positive towards a lot of things in the world, that's how it is for me.

Answer 5

Good or bad is relative; whats good for me may be bad for you. Generally it depends on the moral values and social norms

Answer 6

Just as water is good for a plant when it furthers the life of that plant (and too much water can be bad because it does not), so things are good for people when it furthers their life as human beings. Rational people consider good that which actually benefits them in their attempt to live as a human being.

Note that "goodness" is not an inherent quality in the thing. Water is not "good" for a plant because under some circumstances, water can kill a plant. Nor is good or bad arbitrary, whatever you think it is. All the considering it good in the world won't make sand as good for a thirsty plant as water.

The "goodness" is the relationship between the thing judged and the thing it is good for. Water is good for a thirsty plant because water can actually further the life of that thirsy plant. Water is actually bad for a drowning plant because it cannot further its life and can harm it.

For living things, life is the standard. Without life, there would be no "good" or "bad" because outcomes wouldn't matter.

Answer 7

There is no good or bad. It is only in the way we see things. Because the so called bad things help you improve and fight back.  According to me,a good thing is something which will aid in my survival (in the long term). I will give a simple example. Hate and love. Hate makes enemies but sometimes also gives a sense of liveliness. Love makes friends and brings harmony. There was a time when I hated everything and everyone in this world except me. That helped me survive that time without which I wouldnt see the present times. Now I am so incapable of hating anybody. Love is a good thing but not at all times.

Answer 8

Something is good until someone starts feeling guilty about it. Never feel guilty or you'll give yourself away.

Answer 9

When it is accepted by you personally and also by the society you live in.It is then 'called' good.

Answer 10

something is good when it is not against the wishes of the majority of people.