Universal Morality

Scayde · Post by **Scayde** » Wed May 26, 2004 6:25 pm

Universal Morality, or Universal Ethics...does such a thing exist?

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Wed May 26, 2004 7:06 pm

I believe that there are universal truths or ethics... and many seem to connect directly with human surivival and/or maintaining social harmony.

However, I think that while such universals exist, different cultures interpret and define them within their own particular experience, framework and values.

Bloodstalker · Post by **Bloodstalker** » Wed May 26, 2004 7:45 pm

der Moench · Post by **der Moench** » Wed May 26, 2004 8:13 pm

Yes.

Bloodstalker · Post by **Bloodstalker** » Wed May 26, 2004 8:20 pm

Contrary monks

Weasel · Post by **Weasel** » Wed May 26, 2004 8:21 pm

Undecided

Scayde · Post by **Scayde** » Wed May 26, 2004 8:24 pm

I love these deep philosophical discussions

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Wed May 26, 2004 8:26 pm

Originally posted by Scayde
I love these deep philosophical discussions

Ain't SYM wonderful!

Bloodstalker · Post by **Bloodstalker** » Wed May 26, 2004 8:36 pm

It was a 50/50 question, either me or DM got it right,.

Weasel's just waiting to see the right answer

Scayde · Post by **Scayde** » Wed May 26, 2004 8:36 pm

LOL...Ya gotta love it !

I don't think ethics exists on a universal level. If it does, then what defines it?

Weasel · Post by **Weasel** » Wed May 26, 2004 8:40 pm

Please continue!!

Originally posted by Bloodstalker

Weasel's just waiting to see the right answer

There is no proof of this

Scayde · Post by **Scayde** » Wed May 26, 2004 8:44 pm

That this question would have received serious consideration was..I suppose, a little much to expect

Bloodstalker · Post by **Bloodstalker** » Wed May 26, 2004 8:47 pm

Ah, but my answer WAS serious....you simply never asked for any explanations of why I though so

Scayde · Post by **Scayde** » Wed May 26, 2004 8:49 pm

So, enlighten me

Bloodstalker · Post by **Bloodstalker** » Wed May 26, 2004 8:54 pm

As soon as I get the brain power back, I will

As it is, I am running half past em,pty, so I will exit this thread before a mod layeth the smack down on me

Scayde · Post by **Scayde** » Wed May 26, 2004 9:00 pm

Tease

Therion · Post by **Therion** » Thu May 27, 2004 5:40 pm

Hmm.. as I am a Christian, I'd say yes. Because God is Lord of.. well.. everything, and He made the rules. There is a truth and it's God.

Otherwise you could just see morals and ethics as developed by man.. it is possible that a different species somewhere in the galaxy would develop the same system, but not necessary I think. Morals and ethics (or the interpretation and value of them)do change between different individuals, but as I believe in God, I believe in an extreme good, and an extreme evil, acts being good and evil, whether people see them as such or not.

On truth: I believe there is one truth, one reality which encapsulates everything, we just don't know what it is. I may believe in God and that my way of worship/belief is the (or close to the) way God wants it, doesn't mean it's true and that I am right. It's true that I believe that, though.

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Thu May 27, 2004 5:54 pm

I do not believe that there is a true good or evil, nor is there real 'truth' so to speak. These concepts are created by man, and thus cannot be taken as universal or infalliable. Proof of this is in the changes we see, in both moraity and good and evil, from culture to culture, and society to society.

Even if we were to unite as a single nation or group, these concepts wouldn't become anymore true, as they would still be concepts created by man.

Xandax · Post by **Xandax** » Thu May 27, 2004 11:52 pm

I would say it depends 100% on the situation and what is being observed.

I think that there is such a thing as universial ethics in some/many areas of human life. But I do however also recognize that all people and cultures (currently

) are different and in different situations, which could make actions, that to some could seem un-ethical, somewhat more understandeble. (I'm not saying more ethical

)

InfiniteNature · Post by **InfiniteNature** » Fri May 28, 2004 2:00 pm

Ah so there are situations when even the worst of crimes would be right then?