(March 10, 2011 at 7:49 pm)lilphil1989 Wrote: I think we have a semantic issue here. You seem to be using the words "model" and "test" in a different way to me (perhaps due to my background in physical science).
Let's try to make things nice and clear from the start.
What exactly do you mean by a moral model?
My background is science is not extensive, but as I understand it the Newtonian model of physics worked fine until Michelson was able to test it, as it applied to the relativity of the speed of light. The model didn't work in that case, and we had to start over. I'm attempting to use those terms in the same way.
The moral model is the most basic premise that can inform all moral decisions.
A moral code would be a set of rules based on that premise.
Testing the model involves applying the moral code in the real world. Until a case is found where the code does not work, the model is accepted as true.
Am I applying scientific method correctly?
Quote:Do you believe that there is a code of morality that exists independently of human beings?
No. Morality is a product of the human mind. (unless we start talking about hypothetical aliens again.)
