iambiguous wrote:Well ... "meet the new ethical paradigm, same as the old ethical paradigm.".
When we help each other we all thrive, provided what we do is truly helpful, i.e., it contributes toward a better world as well as a Quality Life for all concerned.
Eternal vigilance is the price of Liberty.
thinkdr wrote:You are one of these "different people" you talk about.
Do you insist that "conflicting behaviors are ethical"?
If so, Ambiguous, give us an unambiguous example if you can.
Thanks in advance!
thinkdr wrote: Hi,, Ambiguous
I ask for a concrete example, and instead you give us generalities - such as the word "socialism;" which has about a dozen definitions. You don't specify which one you mean. You fail to tell us whether you mean Crony Capitalism or State Capitalism which they have in China, Russia, and Cuba. Or do you speak of Authoritarian Capitalism such as is seen in Venezuela, Brazil, and very-nearly here in the U.S.A. if the psychopath with the orange hair gets his way?
1. It provides tools for resolving moral dilemmas.
2. It guides in making wise ethical decisions. [For a few examples, see the 1st, 3rd, and 5th posts HERE: https://www.ilovephilosophy.com/viewtop ... 1&t=195465 ]
3. It complies with what is known about human evolution. Evolutionary Science is a branch of the Science of Biology.
4. It enables one to differentiate between "right" and "wrong" (in the moral sense of these terms.)
5. If applied correctly it makes for a better world and an improved quality of life for individuals.
6. The theory employs logical variables and thus is able to cover a wider application than other models designed to explain and organize ethical data.
7. It facilitates classroom discussion as well as offering clear instructive presentation of its main structure and its key terms. It thus facilitates rapid learning.
thinkdr wrote: What standards do you use when you judge a situation? Does a Moral Nihilist have any standards? If not, his conscience is asleep. If he has some, what are they??
thinkdr wrote: An American diplomat, stationed in Iran, leaves the security of his embassy, walks out into the street to introduce himself to the common man, and he gets shot dead.
The old paradigms would say: seek revenge! Use violence.
In contrast, the new paradigm for Ethics indicates that retribution and revenge are the lowest forms of Justice, worth only a fraction of value close to zero. Much better would be to employ redemption, and reconciliation; be sure to only diplomatic means to settle the matter. Use nonviolent direct action, or truth-force: Embrace the Iranians as brothers and sisters. Sign a mutual non-aggression pact with them. Value each individual Intrinsically, and see what happens!!
thinkdr wrote:That is quite an assignment.
I have written many times here at the Forum on the topic of Abortion, in which I presented the latest and more-scientific views on this. I don't want to get repetitious.
Study up on the Unified Theory of Ethics, the new paradigm, and write the book yourself, contrasting all those issues you ask others to handle. I'll read that book. Thank you for it in advance.
iambiguous wrote:thinkdr wrote:That is quite an assignment.
I have written many times here at the Forum on the topic of Abortion, in which I presented the latest and more-scientific views on this. I don't want to get repetitious.
Study up on the Unified Theory of Ethics, the new paradigm, and write the book yourself, contrasting all those issues you ask others to handle. I'll read that book. Thank you for it in advance.
In other words, you will not "pick one of these conflicts that have rent the human species now for thousands of years
thinkdr wrote:iambiguous wrote:thinkdr wrote:That is quite an assignment.
I have written many times here at the Forum on the topic of Abortion, in which I presented the latest and more-scientific views on this. I don't want to get repetitious.
Study up on the Unified Theory of Ethics, the new paradigm, and write the book yourself, contrasting all those issues you ask others to handle. I'll read that book. Thank you for it in advance.
In other words, you will not "pick one of these conflicts that have rent the human species now for thousands of years
For your information:
I did not intend for anyone to "use the 7 benefits listed as tools for analysis. They are advantages gained from using the Unified Theory of Ethics rather than say, using only Deontological Ethics Theory, alone. As you know, the Unified Theory [the new paradigm being offered] is a synthessis of many theories combined into one.
thinkdr wrote: I did select the abortion issue to write about, spent a good part of a day writing it, and for some unknown reason it was deleted when I clicked on Preview. This was before I could save a draft of it. I am not sure what I said that violated some rule. {Maybe I was too passively-aggressive toward nihilists.}
iambiguous wrote:.
Here's what I do to avoid that: use WordPad.
I type out my posts there first. Then save them there.
RISE BY LIFTING OTHERS.
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