We have discussed studies that linked higher creativity with lower integrity and a more flexible morality. Historically, Korean Buddhist monks fought on the battlefield to defend their community, allowing themselves to violate their canonical rule, “Do not kill living things.” How can you interpret such a violation of their own principles? Would you consider the monks’ fighting behavior as an example of low integrity or creative justification?

Overall, would you consider their behavior to be a wise judgment? Do you think there are circumstances in which it may be wise to kill someone?