Morality

BigV · 11-01-2011, 12:39 PM

Third question first:

Context matters a great deal.

You say "behavior", and I read that as "action". A given action can be right/good in one context and wrong/evil in a different context. I don't know if a non trivial list of actions that are absolutely good or bad can be generated.

First question:

Since I believe that context matters so much, and that requires judgement and discernment, completely intellectual exercises, mental exercises that is, I think the source of morality is our own judgement. Our own heads.

henry quirk · 11-01-2011, 12:46 PM

...but before I weigh in, I'd like others to respond.

Thanks, though...again: nice answer.

11-01-2011, 12:39 PM	#1
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Third question first: Context matters a great deal. You say "behavior", and I read that as "action". A given action can be right/good in one context and wrong/evil in a different context. I don't know if a non trivial list of actions that are absolutely good or bad can be generated. First question: Since I believe that context matters so much, and that requires judgement and discernment, completely intellectual exercises, mental exercises that is, I think the source of morality is our own judgement. Our own heads. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

11-01-2011, 12:46 PM	#2
henry quirk maskless: yesterday, today, tomorrow Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,162	I like your answer, V... ...but before I weigh in, I'd like others to respond. Thanks, though...again: nice answer. __________________ like the other guy sez: 'not really back, blah-blah-blah...'

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