RE: Challenge - Scientific reason for being moral.
September 22, 2010 at 4:49 pm
(This post was last modified: September 22, 2010 at 4:54 pm by radames.)
(September 22, 2010 at 4:10 pm)tackattack Wrote: The only reason to be moral is your own personal moralistic code. Developed without guidance this could lead to thinking bullying someone on the playground or punching someone in the face (just look at those jackass guys) is funny. It's not genetic so it has to be learned right? I'm sure it comes from lots of extraneous inputs and not one solid place. When you surpass the age of reason you should be able to rationalize and determine where you get your guide for betterment of your moralistic code by selection. Some people choose religious ideals, some people mimic heroes or authority figures. Some use TV. The only thing that makes one worth more is a) it's reliability b)track record c)the impact on it's relative society.
Have you seen what happens when you pick on someone bigger and stronger than you? You get your ass kicked. I'm guessing that the bullies who picked on kids only did it with the weaker kids otherwise their selection process would need some altering. Simply put, if you want to sustain your life, you will avoid dangerous situations as much as possible or refine your ability to escape. When someone is hungry or in danger I'd really like to see them stick to their moral code then. Until you are strong enough and witty enough to survive on your own (build a shelter and find food) your "moralistic code" isn't really your own but one that is imposed on you by stronger and more resourceful people.
Due to the premise that life always has to be about more than just survival, "betterment" of ones moralistic code seems an unspoken rule for everyone. This is due to the ideas of popularity and favoritism dominating survival and harmony. Thereby the "moralistic code" is no longer being used for it's original purpose in the animal kingdom; survival and producing offspring, but it has been the tool for aesthetics in behavior. Animals of the same species respect the territories of others, participate in diplomatic acts, protect their property, and work together to achieve the same goal. Not all species have the same approach but there is a commonality that indicates that there is no need for a book of guidelines.
