Sat 16 Oct, 2010 01:53 pm - This might be a problem for classical utilitarianism but, in my view, raping a child would be unjustifiable because our first moral obligation is to prevent/minimize suffering, not increase... (view)
Thu 30 Sep, 2010 03:18 pm - 'You' are an illusion experienced by a bunch of atoms. In a few years, an entirely new set of atoms will experience that illusion. It will feel very strongly to them that they are a... (view)
Fri 10 Sep, 2010 10:54 am - I think I agree that philosophy is too esoteric and appeals only to those who consider themselves to be 'intellectuals' or academics. One of the problems with philosophy is that people do... (view)
Fri 10 Sep, 2010 10:44 am - This is a good point, Arjuna, we have to consider the consequences of our interference or inaction. We're bound to make mistakes, all I'm saying is that whatever decision we make should... (view)
Fri 10 Sep, 2010 10:33 am - "That's not entirely true. In terms of a goal (economic efficiency of a society lets say) there are clear behavioural patterns which aid or degenerate progress towards that goal. A code... (view)
Wed 8 Sep, 2010 06:09 pm - All of our decisions, and all of our opinions and world views, are emotionally based. Logic is just something that we use to guide our emotions. Neuroscience has actually supported this. You... (view)
Wed 8 Sep, 2010 11:26 am - Empathy is an emotional response to the (perceived) emotions of other sentient beings. To empathize with someone is to identify with their emotional state of mind, to feel what they feel. However,... (view)
