(September 16, 2015 at 6:17 am)robvalue Wrote: Hmm.. Wouldn't this mean a very inept or stupid person could end up being considered less moral because they often go about things in what we could consider a silly way? Even though they may be trying just as hard to be good? I find that a bit harsh.
Sure, I agree that there is a responsibility to think through your methods. But not everyone has the same capacity for deep thoughts. Are only deep thinkers capable of the highest level of morality?
The thing is, I think morality is subjective and relative. So yes, though it would be harsh to consider that stupid person immoral, he would still appear immoral from a certain perspective for say those who don't see him as stupid and are only judging based on his actions, while he may appear morally correct to those who know him well. Thus my point is we define our own morality through our own choices and actions, how moral those same actions appear to someone else is an entirely different ballgame.
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