An analysis of morality’s systems of thought (moral philosophies) is unnecessary within the context of this political philosophy
An analysis of morality’s systems of thought (moral philosophies) is unnecessary within the context of this political philosophy
An analysis of morality’s systems of thought (moral philosophies) is unnecessary for the moment within the context of this political philosophy, for the simple reason that the basic questions asked by each do not coincide: the former suggest what humans should do, while the latter explains why, and how, things are as they are—why, and how, humans live as they live. In other words, moral philosophy is, in fact, an algorithm that addresses the individuals’ question, ‘What should I do?’, in the event that morality allows him or her a choice in any given situation in life: for example, to avoid pain and seek pleasure (epicureanism), to patiently endure (stoicism), to do whatever benefits the greatest number of others (utilitarianism), to do what one thinks should become a universal principle (Kant) or to do what God commands (religion). Be that as it may, other than providing a definition for morality and moral philosophy, this chapter will only discuss two basic moral questions (one inherent, the other posited), and leave the topic of morality (a moral philosophy of information) for discussion at a later stage.
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