Problem
Compromise as a betrayal of principles
Other Names:
Dishonourable settlementFailure to uphold basic principles
Nature:
Compromise may be seen as a betrayal of principle or as an act of hypocrisy, corruption and cynicism, which may lead to worse corruption and abandonment of idealism for self-interest. Alternatively it can be seen as a lukewarm solution which pleases no-one, or inducing apathy which in turn may lead to extremism later.
Incidence:
Compromise affects people both on a personal and political and social level, comprising community, and national and international society. The crisis in Bosnia in 1993 gave rise to accusations against Western governments for abandoning their professed principles and giving in to political expediency in order to achieve a quick settlement at whatever cost.
Broader Problems:
BetrayalHypocrisyCompromise Narrower Problems:
Sacrifice of political idealsOrganizational bureaucracy in the environmental movement Related Problems:
AppeasementDestructive verbal conflictMisapplication of principles to oppose social innovation Reduced By:
Inability to compromiseSubject(s):
Law → ArbitrationPrinciples → Principles
Societal Problems → Failure
Societal Problems → Maltreatment
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST