Is morality given too much attention?

Started by zarus tathra, January 27, 2014, 08:28:12 PM

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darsenfeld

It depends, morality is a constant in all social mammalians.  That said, moral commands are often made to reinforce the existing moral system.

In the USA, one cannot say "women should only be in the kitchen making food, not as CEOs or politicians!" it wouldn't go down well, for the reason stated above.
consistency is for dopes....

darsenfeld

That said, morality doesn't really exist.  

It's for fools and children, and those who question the moral actions of others in any regard are dopes.
consistency is for dopes....

josephpalazzo

Morality is a human construct, just like the rules of chess, the alphabet and the tong... :P

Moriarty

Moriarty is NEVER given too much attention........oh wait, never mind.
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darsenfeld

Quote from: "josephpalazzo"Morality is a human construct, just like the rules of chess, the alphabet and the tong... :P

Really?  Can you prove it exists?
consistency is for dopes....

josephpalazzo

Quote from: "darsenfeld"
Quote from: "josephpalazzo"Morality is a human construct, just like the rules of chess, the alphabet and the tong... :P

Really?  Can you prove it exists?

Which part of "human construct" don't you understand?

darsenfeld

People generally do as they please in life...
consistency is for dopes....

josephpalazzo

Quote from: "josephpalazzo"
Quote from: "darsenfeld"
Quote from: "josephpalazzo"Morality is a human construct, just like the rules of chess, the alphabet and the tong... :P

Really?  Can you prove it exists?

Which part of "human construct" don't you understand?

Quote from: "darsenfeld"People generally do as they please in life...


That doesn't answer my question.

Secondly, usually people know there are consequences to their act, and so before acting they usually take that into consideration. OTOH, you are free to act as foolishly as you want. Don't come whining when those consequences are not to your liking.