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Raccoons don't have the capacity for moral judgement but humans do. It doesn't make sense to think of a raccoon's actions as a part of a moral framework but it
by mike00632 8y ago
Raccoons don't have the capacity for moral judgement but humans do. It doesn't make sense to think of a raccoon's actions as a part of a moral framework but it does for humans. In fact, we already do. What vegans/vegetarians are doing is extending that logic to be more consistent in our diet.
- nradov 8y agoProve to us that raccoons have no capacity for moral judgment. Those clear dividing lines between humans and other animals are in reality not supported by much evidence.
- mike00632 8y ago"Prove to us that raccoons have no capacity for moral judgment." Is that something I really need to prove? My argument is that we SHOULD make moral judgement about human behavior regardless of what raccoons do. I agree that there is not much difference between humans and others animals if we choose to examine it.
- Semirhage 8y agoAnytime you make a significant claim, especially a disputed one that is central to your thesis, it is helpful to at least attempt to back it up. Most people won’t call you on not doing it or talk about burden of proof, they’ll just dismiss your claim with the same lack of effort you put into making it.
- Ensorceled 8y agoThe premise under discussion is that they have a soul, so it's a big leap to say that they have a soul but no capacity for moral judgment. I also reject the premise that an act may be evil if propagated by a human but ok if done by a being without moral judgment.
- mike00632 8y agoI don't believe anyone has a soul yet I still make moral judgments about our actions. I don't think that having a soul is what gives us morality.