(September 4, 2013 at 11:59 pm)genkaus Wrote:(September 4, 2013 at 5:15 pm)pocaracas Wrote: The problem is.... some people are using the common definition of morality, while others use the philosophical all-encompassing definition of the same word.... and of course, no one will ever get through to the other until both agree on the definition of what it is that is being discussed.
Given that common definition was shown to be circular and the philosophical all-encompassing definition compatible with the common one, I'd say that the rational choice is obvious.
(September 4, 2013 at 6:10 pm)Chas Wrote: We are in agreement.
So, we agree that morality is relevant to our solitary person?
Only in the sense of a personal, functional morality generated solely by said solitary person.
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Science is not a subject, but a method.