(July 9, 2024 at 2:59 pm)Lucian Wrote: I happen to think morality is grounded in opinion, so wouldn’t dispute with you on this too much.
But I'm saying the truth may be opinion independent, but not mind independent. What say you to that?
Quote: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
It can be wrong according to the truth. The truth doesn't have to be mind-independent. Right?
Schopenhauer Wrote:The intellect has become free, and in this state it does not even know or understand any other interest than that of truth.
Epicurus Wrote:The greatest reward of righteousness is peace of mind.
Epicurus Wrote:Don't fear god,
Don't worry about death;
What is good is easy to get,
What is terrible is easy to endure