Yeah, I'll admit that had been drinking for a bit before being inspired to write this. I dont think the act of social compliance in my dog would be recognized as morality in any intellectual domain but, theres something to be said about the fact that his ancestors would act differently and wouldn't hesitate for a moment to rip the food from my hand or even rip my hand off for food if so inclined. In order for human morality to have a natural explanation, other animals being able to demonstrate social behavior to a mutual advantage is all you need. Humans are not special in this regard and while there is no answer to why my dog "ought" to behave in the way he does, that hasn't the slightest relevance to the fact that he nonetheless does and there are objectively better and more beneficial reasons for him to continue to do so.
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Moral law in Humans and other animals
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