- Question
- Is violence always wrong?
- Position1 of 3›
Yes, violence is always wrong
This position holds that violence is always wrong, whatever its reason. It argues that violence is irrational, an expression of the ego, that it harms innocent people and leaves lifelong consequences — and that no cause justifies it, whether interpersonal, collective or self-directed.
Supporting arguments · 5
- Interpersonal and community violence is always wrongInterpersonal violence refers to threatening or abusive behaviors from family members and partners, including child maltreatment, resulting in physical or psychological harm.
- Self-directed violence is always wrongThe violence that is inflicted upon oneself can lead to suicide or physical disability. Such harm can be in the shape of physical torture, like cutting, electrocuting, or passively harming oneself.
- Violence harms innocent peopleViolence subjects innocent people into suffering. For instance, collective violence is the use of violence by a group of people against another group to achieve political, economic, or social gain. It often results in a large conflict where innocent children and women are targeted.
- Violence is irrational and an expression of the egoCrimes are often committed by people who want to further their personal interests. It helps boost their ego rather than hoping to gain any monetary or political gain. For such people, the cause of the crime is less important than the very act of violence leading to the crime.
- Violence can result in lifelong consequencesThe physical and psychological impact of violence can last for years if untreated. Although many individuals are hospitalized because of violence inflicted on them, or their exposure to it from any degree, many victims still find it difficult to recover from their trauma.