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It's context-dependent isn't it? The same joke can be harmless fun in one context, and a cruel jab in another, eh? "Do unto others..." isn't a compressed file
by carapace 5y ago
It's context-dependent isn't it? The same joke can be harmless fun in one context, and a cruel jab in another, eh?
"Do unto others..." isn't a compressed file that expands into generic rules for every situation. (If life was simple enough to be covered by a set of generic rules we wouldn't have evolved these huge calorie-guzzling brains on the ends of our spines, eh?)
- verisimi 5y ago'Do unto others' is a principle that can be applied into every situation. You might think the situation is too broad or complex etc, but your calorie-guzzling brain can work the many and various context-dependent scenarios out. For every wrong there is a right answer. We live in a moral world. Luckily, its not your job to sort the world out. You can only work on yourself and ensure your actions are aligned with morality. PS I would reply sooner, but as I have received so many downvotes I get a message to slow down, that I am posting too fast.
- carapace 5y agoNo worries. FWIW I agree with you.
- spawarotti 5y agoThat's exactly my point. Understanding the dependent context can be considered the "advanced morality" the parent post asked about.
- carapace 5y agoAh, cheers!