Re: MD metaphysics of morality

From: Wim Nusselder (wim.nusselder@antenna.nl)
Date: Sat Apr 03 2004 - 22:36:50 BST

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    Dear Calvin,

    You wrote 2 Apr 2004 15:39:50 -0500:
    'i wasn't so much saying that the brain houses a split, but obviously what
    an individual thinks is right differs from what society thinks is right.
    capital punishment is an example (or else, why the controversy?), which is
    why i made the split in the first place. as for where it lies, where else
    could it be? i must admit i don't believe in souls or spirits or whatnot, so
    (even regardless) the brian is the only place it could be. and whetehr or
    not it exists was basically what got me started into thinking about it; not,
    obviously, i assume it does, or why would i be wasting my time?'

    According to me and according to the MoQ as I understand it morality is not
    to be found primarily in the brain. Its primary split is between Dynamic and
    static morality. Secondarily static morality can be split in four: inorganic
    (against chaos), biological (against inorganic degenerating forces), social
    (against biological degenerating forces) and intellectual (against social
    degenerating forces). Social morality can be found in (the stability and
    versatility of) behavioural patterns. Intellectual morality can be found in
    (the stability and versatility of) patterns of ideas as expressed by people.

    With friendly greetings,

    Wim

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