And no: morals are not based on reason, ethics are based on reason. Morals are the "spiritual " measure of right and wrong and ethics are the intellectual/societal force that makes living in groups possible.
Ethics are what we get when we apply logic and concern for others to ourselves. Morals come from illiterate bronze and iron age paedophiles and misogynists in silly little collections of quaint tribal stories. On Mar 13, 4:32 pm, Staples <[email protected]> wrote: > Fiddler: > > "Morals are far too fluid...to be a guide in any dilemma; > reason...provides the ability to make decisions." > > Assuming you actually meant this, you implied that: > > 1. Morals are not a constant. > 2. Morals are not based on reason. > > How could anyone live with a system of morality like that - one > divorced from rationality and is "fluid", e.g., changes from day to > day - on what basis? Irrationality? I suppose so. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""Minds Eye"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/minds-eye?hl=en.
