Is the Me Too movement consistent with TST Ethics?

By Michael Alan Prestwood

Author and Natural Philosopher

02 Feb 2026

Published 8 hours ago.

Updated 8 hours ago.

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Is the Me Too movement consistent with TST Ethics?

In many respects, yes — because it highlights a central moral truth: impact matters.

For decades, certain behaviors were normalized. Many were defended on the grounds of intent — “I was joking,” “I meant it as a compliment.” But when people began listening to the lived experience of those harmed, awareness increased. And with awareness came obligation.

TST Ethics holds that once harm is understood, adjustment is required. You cannot hide behind intent if your actions consistently degrade others. Flourishing is relational. If your words produce unnecessary harm, virtue demands restraint.

This does not mean every accusation is automatically true or that due process disappears. It means moral evaluation includes listening to outcomes and refining behavior accordingly.

Here's the key idea. Yes. The Me Too movement emphasizes that impact matters, results matter. And, awareness increases responsibility.

Here is the core takeaway. In many respects, yes. TST Ethics emphasizes that outcomes matter. If actions cause harm, especially once that harm is understood, moral obligation increases. Saying “I meant well” is insufficient if the impact produces injury. Virtue requires adjusting behavior in light of lived consequences.

That Philosophy FAQ,

was first published on TST 8 hours ago.

By the way, the flashcard inspired by it is this.

Front: Does intent alone justify an action?

Back: No (intent must be evaluated by results)

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