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Supererogation
“Some acts seem admirable even though we cannot demand them from everyone.”
01 / SUMMARY
In short
Supererogatory acts go beyond moral obligation: they are valuable or praiseworthy, while omission need not merit blame. Their possibility challenges highly demanding moral theories.
03 / SCENE
In the wild
Entering a dangerous river to save someone may be heroic even if every bystander who stays ashore is not blameworthy.
04 / LIMIT
The limit
Not every optional favor is heroic, and the line between duty and excellence remains disputed.
FINAL NOTE
What remains
Do not automatically turn every possible good into an enforceable debt.