Colin Mcginn's Why Not Be A Bad Person

The Importance of Maxims Colin McGinn’s “Why Not Be A Bad Person”, suggest many life altering perspectives on possible thought processes when conducting oneself with another individual as well as oneself. He suggest many maxims that have moralistic values in which he believes will help motivate individuals when making rational decisions and having rational reactions in situations. For example, McGinn's maxim, “Don’t allow your temper to do what your reason can’t”, stimulates an individual's rationale. Once understood that a temper, though constitutes and is responsive to reasoning, it is in the reason of reaction that establishes if a person is “good” or “bad”. This maxim follows the basic virtue of Justice within oneself because of the moral balance needed to compose a logical judgement based on facts and what is equitable when giving a response in retaliation. Consequences of not following this maxim results in being categorized as a indistinguishable person in a uniformed civilization. Another outcome could be possible loneliness due to lack of self-discipline, strength of will and strength of mind when exhibiting absence of poise and balance. By following this maxim one is not only …show more content…
Independence is fundamental for individual growth. McGinn describe it as “making up your own mind based off evidence and not being swayed by social conformity or threat.” The good of this basic virtue is that it creates opportunities for success, improves confidence, eliminates reliance on others, increases happiness and assist in self accomplishment. The advantage of following this maxim is the individuality and distinction that sets one apart from the uniform practice. Consequences for not following this maxim is the lack of original identity, the expansion of normality and if there is scarcity of independence, a possible hindering of