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There is such a thing as "ethics class" and it's really not about dogmatic "do this" or "don't do that". Instead it analyzes various situations to derive insigh

by pluma 12y ago

There is such a thing as "ethics class" and it's really not about dogmatic "do this" or "don't do that". Instead it analyzes various situations to derive insight about why some things are ethically right and some aren't. By calling it entirely pointless you're dismissing a whole branch of philosophy. I know moral relativism is still popular among some groups of people, but there are other approaches to understanding morality. And no, I'm not talking about religion or Ayn Rand.

RivieraKid 12y ago
> derive insight about why some things are ethically right and some aren't What exactly "ethically right" means is subjective. > you're dismissing a whole branch of philosophy Yes, and it's not the only branch I dismiss :-) > but there are other approaches to understanding morality For example? My problem with ethical systems is that they're built on a subjective feelings of rightness and wrongness.