From: gts (gts_2000@yahoo.com)
Date: Wed Nov 20 2002 - 13:40:05 MST
Jef Allbright wrote:
>> I see no conflict here. Nature has selected compassion as a valuable
>> trait in humans.
> Gordon, you apparently misunderstood what I wrote....
> The conflict would be between a rule based on strict survival of
> the fittest (no compassion) and a rule based on human values
> (with compassion.)
I don't believe I misunderstood you, Jef. I see no conflict between a
moral rule based on strict survival of the fittest and a moral rule
based on human compassion. "Survival of the fittest" does not imply a
greater chance of survival for those who lack compassion.
In social species like humans, compassion is a fitness trait.
This has relevance to our discussions about level seven, incidentally. I
think it incorrect to state that level seven is morally beyond that
which evolution would require of us. It is natural for humans to
identify with their closest of kin.
-gts
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