Hi Jonathan, Magnus and LS:
Jonathan B. Marder wrote:
> Who says Lila has more than biological value? To me the sanctity of
> human life applies to every living person. It applies to the aged, the
> young, the mute, the blind, the crippled, the paralyzed, the "simple"
>
> Their lives are valued just because they are ALIVE. That's a > biological classification.
May I suggest the following Pirsigian change to your assertion:
"Their lives are valued just because they are HUMAN. That's an
inorganic, biological, social and intellectual classification."
> Magnus, I have a very deep aversion to any person or philosophy that
> rejects this fundamental ethical value.
Are there not fundamental ethical values that call for the
sacrifice of human life? If not, what do you say to those who
died on Omaha Beach so that you and I would be free to discuss
fundamental ethical values?
Platt
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