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ulookingatme t1_j9na2ip wrote

Reply to comment by brutinator in Thought experiments claim to use our intuitive responses to generate philosophical insights. But these scenarios are deceptive. Moral intuitions depend heavily on context and the individual. by IAI_Admin

Morality is subjective and is of a fungible nature. You can theorize all you like, but reality and history tells us this is true.

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brutinator t1_j9oqoq2 wrote

Sure, just like how the sun revolved around the earth. After all, 'reality' and history told us that was true too.

Its a special kind of hubris to just decide that we know everything about anything.

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ulookingatme t1_j9qy66c wrote

If you give me an example of one morally objective rule that is universally accepted I'd say you may have a point. Standing by.

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brutinator t1_j9rbzg2 wrote

Its morally permissible to breathe.

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ulookingatme t1_j9rv13c wrote

Tell that to the guy on death row.

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brutinator t1_j9rxfck wrote

That's odd, I've never seen someone say that a guy on death row breathing is immoral or unethical. Want to show me some evidence of that?

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