From: Max M (maxmcorp@worldonline.dk)
Date: Thu Nov 21 2002 - 02:29:43 MST
Brett Paatsch wrote:
> Me either. I don't think there are moral absolutes, but maybe there are
> moral "universals". A universal would not be true for all time or in all
> situatuations (it would not be an absolute) but we may safelty be able to
> apply it or assume its true for nearly all persons.
The best description I have ever heard of morale, is as the opposite of
double morale.
I don't know if this direct DK -> US translation is correct. Perhaps it
is better translated with standards vs. double standards.
So Ethics and Moral are universal in the sense that if a moral standard
applies to you, it also applies to me.
Ie. You are not allowed to steal. So i'm not allowed to steal either.
I find this to be the best starting point for discussing absolute and
rational morales.
regards Max M Rasmussen, Denmark
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