Monday, September 13, 2010

The Morality of Indecision

So, I am changing my question. Actually tweaking. Tweaking is a better word. I want to question whether or not indecision is moral. I think that it can be both moral and immoral, depending on the situation. My question relates to Oedipus Rex in a backwards way. The characters in the play are very decisive, perhaps to the point of rashness. Upon learning the terrible truth of their situation, both Jocasta and Oedipus wound themselves, Jocasta fatally. These quick decisions indicate a lack of mindfulness and shows how their actions are based on their emotions or heart. In this case, the morality of these actions is questionable. Are they doing the right thing by ridding the land of their disease and incest? Possibly. However, they are also leaving behind a legacy for their daughters that they wont be able to help them through. Perhaps, if they had been a little more indecisive, it would have had a more desirable or helpful outcome.

1 comment:

  1. I love the idea of following indecision case-by-case. This should prove interesting and may shed some light on the complexity of moral action/inaction.

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