Yes- the universal rather than the particular in regard to ethics vs. individual morality.// An interesting side-shoot is how we search to justify our actions when they are "iffy".//As a practical suggestion, I have found I am better off remaining silent when I feel that emotional "fist" of passion seizing my heart on its path to distorted thinking/expression and more often than not, a situation resolves itself although sometimes it might take years- so be patient! :-)
On Mar 14, 1:27 am, fiddler <[email protected]> wrote: > 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.- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - -- 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.
