What is good

I addressed the philosophical question, what is good? through my slideshow. I chose the theme of the recent U.S. government auto bailouts because there has been much debate to whether or not this was a good idea. Aristotle believes that something is good if what it produces is good. In other words, the ends justify the means. I think that the pictures I chose, depicting the auto bailout situation show that this question cannot be completely answered yet, according to Aristotle because we have yet to see the long term effects. Because the "Big 3" American Auto companies are such a vital part of our economy, some people believe that the government had no choice and that giving them billions of dollars would produce a good: the outcome of the auto industry thriving once again, as it did before the decline. The picture of the money in the toilet presents the opposing view, that the car companies do not deserve the money because they failed and it is a waste for taxpayers to bail them out. I was agreeing with Aristotle's approach in that if the ends justify the means, then something is good. In this case, if the bailout helps stabalize the U.S. economy and provides employment, then it will be considered good. Otherwise, it will have been money in the toilet. Time will tell.