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> Knowledge does not magically make you moral, knowledge "just" makes it more possible to become and act moral. I fundamentally do not agree with that. With i
by mcpackieh 3y ago
> Knowledge does not magically make you moral, knowledge "just" makes it more possible to become and act moral.
I fundamentally do not agree with that. With intelligence and opportunity it may be possible for a moral person to more effectively do things which are moral, but that doesn't make that person more moral.
- throwaway290 3y agoUnfortunately actions and words is what matters. If you are deeply "moral" but support the gov in what you do, say by continuing to live in a violent dictatorship and work for/pay tax to the czar, you are acting immorally. Therefore between two equally moral people (self assessed) whoever actually acts moral is more moral (effective). So even if we pretend that knowledge is irrelevant to morality and only assume that smarter people are generally richer and richer people can afford to act moral then the fact is richer people are more moral IRL. And yes, this means circumstances beyond your control can make you unable to act moral even if you are moral. It's called "tragedy" and dictatorships are known for causing this