(May 6, 2009 at 4:33 am)Giff Wrote: I also think, besides what you said, that we are born with some values. Some that are intincts. Like we know it's wrong killing somone, hurting someone and so on. I think the ethical/moral system in our society is partly based on what we natrually think and feel.
I don't think we are aware it is wrong to kill until we are taught it is so and being a moral relativist I don't accept it is universally wrong to kill or hurt anyway (especially given that we do it all the time anyway so, quite obviously, some don't find it wrong at all). I imagine instinct must play a part in who and what we are but I am fairly certain they do not affect our morality the way you just suggested.
Kyu
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