By 'human wellbeing'. Do I? Human needs & desires, yes. Only selfish if they harm others or you only seek them for yourself & not others.https://twitter.com/EveKeneinan/status/810191147150745600 …
That's what we have to discuss. We're moral animals. We're going to moralise, set premises, argue for them.
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Is there a rule of thumb you use to determine what morals govern mankind?
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We have many. I'd argue for going by the needs & desires common to all of us. Safety, food, freedom, medical care.
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Based on that answer, let me rephrase - so what if safety or medicine or common desires are neglected?
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People will suffer. My moral premise of prioritising human wellbeing makes me oppose human suffering.
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Right but so what if people suffer. What is the ontological value in trying to prevent that. So what if they do.
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I've explained that my premise is that human wellbeing is paramount. Therefore I oppose human suffering.
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This is based in my empathy & compassion. Doesn't matter if the universe doesn't care abt humans. Humans do.
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If something bigger & more intelligent than humans said that torturing babies was moral, should I accept this?
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