(September 10, 2011 at 4:36 pm)StatCrux Wrote: Yet no-one has addressed the problem of subjective morality when two opposing subjective viewpoints meet.
Now, if there was such a thing as objective morality, this "conversation" wouldn't take place.
Everyone is entitled to live their life as they see fit, but that might come with some dilemmas. If you behave like and asshole, you might sooner or later be treated as one. Be kind all your life, and you might not ever be treated with kindness. Nothing is ever certain. The subjectivity comes from your own point of view, of course. You are the first person to live with your choices. I just think it's kind to try and think through one's actions as far as possible, but let's face it, not everyone can be pleased in this world. There will always be someone to object to the life you lead, so in this case a choice must be made: make decisions that you yourself can live with, or do according to yourself dubious things, that might please many more, but on the other hand will haunt you for the rest of your life. The best scenario would of course be that you do what you think is the best, and everyone around you agrees with is.
Morality is a philosophical concept, all we can do is follow actual law, and question them if they don't serve the people they were written for. To argue whether mine morality or yours is "better" or the "right" one is just as futile as two kids trying to determine if Pokémon or Digimon is better.
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura