Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Does morality create more suffering than it relieves?
Position2 of 2

No, morality relieves more suffering than it creates.

Morality relieves more suffering because morality allows others to depend on you and vice versa, it makes everyone feel needed in some way, as well as the fact that for religious people, having strong morals can lead to a pleasant experience after they pass away. Strong morality can also lead to altruism, which can physiologically cause happiness.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. No, morality obligates us to prevent suffering.
    Although values are relative between individuals, suffering is a universal evil. In order for us to live a moral life, we must do what we are capable of to relieve suffering on any scale.
  2. No, proper morality prioritizes the reduction of suffering.