Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is torture ever justified?
Position1 of 2

Yes, torture can be justified

This position holds that torture can sometimes be justified. Its core argument is consequentialist — that the end can justify the means — contending that torture may extract highly valuable information capable of saving many lives, and that this can outweigh the harm done to the individual.

Supporting arguments · 1

  1. With torture, the end justifies the means
    In time poor situations that could harm the greater part of humanity, torture can be justified if it means saving the community.