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Is a man who is too scared to help a damsel in distress a coward or a survivor - should we admire his self-preservation skills (from an evolutionary point of view),detest his weakness, or both?
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verdigris said:Is a man who is too scared to help a damsel in distress a coward or a survivor - should we admire his self-preservation skills or detest his weakness?
or both.verdigris said:Is a man who is too scared to help a damsel in distress a coward or a survivor
verdigris said:should we admire his self-preservation skills (from an evolutionary point of view),detest his weakness, or both?
Gelsamel Epsilon said:And why can't I just sit there and listen to her screams? Or take part in the reason she is distressed?
Self preservation is rarely what we judge the moral worth of action on.verdigris said:Is a man who is too scared to help a damsel in distress a coward or a survivor - should we admire his self-preservation skills (from an evolutionary point of view),detest his weakness, or both?
Generalization and abstraction is the road to folly.verdigris said:Is a man who is too scared to help a damsel in distress a coward or a survivor - should we admire his self-preservation skills (from an evolutionary point of view),detest his weakness, or both?
support this pleaseDaveC426913 said:Generalization and abstraction is the road to folly.
remind me not to leave a child with you, at least not while gunpoints are around...moe darklight said:This is the way I see it, I know it's over-logical for a decision you probably make in a split second, but I've thought about this often and have a system all figured out ( :rofl: ):
I think it's important to have these things figured out just in case...
If helping the person is, while dangerous or unpleasant, not life-threatning to me:
- always help, even if complete stranger or animal
If there's a chance that helping the person might be life threatening to me:
- help if it's a child
- help if it's a close friend
- help if it's a best friend or lover
- help if it's family
- (I'd probably help an animal, even though it makes no sense, I know)
If helping the person is very life threatening (like if someone has them at gunpoint):
- help if it's family
- help it's a best friend or lover
- help if it's a child
If person is me:
- HELP ME YOU COWARD!
I wouldn't risk my life for a complete stranger, for all I know they are a serial rapist... I also don't think it makes a difference if it's a man or a woman, people are people.
baywax said:He or she is a lethal weapon and will kill when forced into a life/death situation with no way out.
light_bulb said::rofl:
this isn't the movies, most people know better and run. now that it is a lady and her honor is of course of the utmost importance i'll tell you how to handle the situation, talk off your immaculate white riding gloves and strike the cowardly miscreant while saying "dear rouge sir, i challenge you to a dual with musket or lance tomorrow at the rise of dawn, do be most promt" :rofl:
honestly any real 'lady' doesn't get in that situation, at the worst I've seen a lady stand up and say 'i'm not doing this here'. the point being both parties don't let it get that far.
i think if you were really a nihilist you wouldn't of bothered to make that post since it would be pointless...raolduke said:I am a nihlist. What do you think of me?
WhatIf...? said:If a man who can't swim is watching a damsel drowning, his fear is well-founded.
The best he can do is drown himself too.
see in this ocasion their would have been no point in even trying
"Too scared to help a damsel in distress" is a phrase that is often used to describe a situation where someone is too afraid to help someone in need, particularly a woman who is in a vulnerable or dangerous situation. It can also refer to a larger societal issue of people being too scared to intervene or stand up for others.
There are a variety of reasons why someone might be too scared to help a damsel in distress. These can include fear of physical harm, fear of legal repercussions, fear of being judged by others, or a lack of knowledge on how to help or intervene in the situation. It can also stem from societal norms and expectations that discourage people from getting involved in the problems of others.
One way to overcome the fear of helping a damsel in distress is to educate ourselves on how to intervene effectively and safely. This can include learning self-defense techniques, understanding the laws and protocols in our communities, and practicing empathy and compassion towards others. It is also important to challenge societal norms and expectations that discourage people from helping others and to actively promote a culture of caring and support.
The consequences of not helping a damsel in distress can be serious and far-reaching. In the immediate situation, the person in distress may not receive the help and support they need, potentially putting them in further danger. On a larger scale, if people continue to be too scared to help others, it can perpetuate a culture of apathy and inaction, leading to societal issues such as victim blaming and injustice. It can also have a negative impact on our own mental and emotional well-being, as we may feel guilt or regret for not taking action.
We can encourage others to overcome their fear and help a damsel in distress by being role models ourselves. This can include speaking up and taking action when we see someone in need, promoting awareness and education on how to intervene safely and effectively, and creating a supportive and understanding environment where people feel comfortable asking for help or offering assistance. It is also important to acknowledge and address the root causes of fear and inaction, such as sexism, racism, and other forms of discrimination, in order to create a more just and compassionate society.