Atheism and Ethics

[Lucian]

I would ask whether that action is wrong in respect to a mind-independent categorical imperative, or whether it is something else?

Suffering is mind dependent. Therefore it's not wrong due to a mind-independent categorical imperative.

However, I would ask you: What makes you think it's not wrong due to an opinion dependent imperative? It could still be a fact, simply not a mind independent fact.

I happen to think morality is grounded in opinion, so wouldn’t dispute with you on this too much. However I would question how we therefore apply the word “wrong”. Is it at a cultural level, a sub-culture, a personal one etc. depending on the response to that will come onto the What Now Question, but interested to hear your answer first