

#THE NEEDS OF THE FEW OUTWEIGH THE NEEDS OF THE MANY SERIES#
His spirit lives on in the TV series and several movies, notably Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. It certainly could be argued that the pointy-eared half-Vulcan, half-human was at least the best-known utilitarian. The (lesser known) response is “Peace and long life.”īut only because Leonard Nimoy, aka Mr Spock, passed away this week. The phrase “Live long and prosper” is accompanied by this formal hand gesture. Live Long and Prosper is a now-famous hand gesture performed when two Vulcan characters either greet one another or take their leave. As Spock prepares to leave the planet, he says to the female Vulcan leader, T’Pau (played by actress Celia Lovsky): “Live long, T’Pau, and prosper.”ĭo the needs of many outweigh the needs of an individual? What is the correct response to Live long and prosper? The most memorable initial use of the blessing and salute in “Amok Time” comes near the end of the episode. “Live long and prosper” and “the needs of the many” are just a few of the actor’s finest lines. dictates that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. The assertion under question is one concerning logic – it states that logic. To say that ‘the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few’, thus, is to say that ‘the needs of the many have a greater value than the needs of the few’. Do the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few Meaning?

Spock says, “Logic clearly dictates that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.” Captain Kirk answers, “Or the one.” This sets up a pivotal scene near the end of the film. This statement was made by Spock in The Wrath of Khan. Which moral theory is consistent with the following view of the many outweigh the needs of the few?Īccording to utilitarianism, the duty to put the needs of the many ahead of the needs of the few extends even to people one has personal relationships with, like friends and family. This line was spoken by Spock (played by Leonard Nimoy) in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, directed by Nicholas Meyer (1982). Who said the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the one? 8 Who was the philosopher who said the needs of the many outweigh the few?.7 When does the needs of the many outweigh the needs?.

6 Do the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the one?.5 What is the correct response to Live long and prosper?.3 Do the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few Meaning?.2 Which moral theory is consistent with the following view of the many outweigh the needs of the few?.1 Who said the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the one?."How many times have we come away from an argument wishing we had said and done something different?" he asked.īut despite the character’s success, Nimoy displayed ambivalence to the famous role in the titles of his two autobiographies: I Am Not Spock (1975) and I Am Spock (1995).Īfter Star Trek stopped filming in 1969, Nimoy tried to shun the role, but he eventually came to embrace it, lampooning himself on such TV shows as Futurama, Duckman and The Simpsons, as well as in advers. He concluded that people identified with Spock because they "recognise in themselves this wish that they could be logical and avoid the pain of anger and confrontation." In a 1995 interview considered why the the green-blooded space traveler who aspired to live a life based on pure logic was so popular. It simply exists, and I will do whatever logically needs to be done." "I realise that command does have its fascination, even under circumstances such as these, but I neither enjoy the idea of command nor am I frightened of it. “May I say that I have not thoroughly enjoyed serving with Humans? I find their illogic and foolish emotions a constant irritant.” "Fascinating is a word I use for the unexpected, in this case I would think interesting would suffice.” "Computers make excellent and efficient servants, but I have no wish to serve under them." "Once you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." Her ongoing mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life-forms and new civilizations to boldly go where no one has gone before." These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. "Insufficient facts always invite danger." His half-human, half-Vulcan character was the calm counterpoint to William Shatner's often-emotional Captain Kirk on one of TV and film's most revered cult series.Īs well as “live long and prosper”, below are some more of Spock’s best quotes. While Nimoy had a rich career which spanned TV, film, and the stage - both as a director and an actor - Spock is undoubtedly his most recognisable character. Leonard Nimoy, the legendary actor best-known for playing Spock in Star Trek, has passed away.
