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Jaymythos

['Member']Joined: July 21, 2021 at 18:35Last active: July 22, 2021 at 08:37None discussions4 comments

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In: What is 'evil', and does it exist objectively? The metaphysics of good and evil.  — view comment
Is this gratuitous state necessary in order for something to be evil? Following orders could be an example of -- but not sufficiently so -- of one act...
July 21, 2021 at 21:35
In: What is 'evil', and does it exist objectively? The metaphysics of good and evil.  — view comment
Is it necessary for this harm to be done in a gratuitous fashion? One could also consider the relativity of a value system to another. That is to say,...
July 21, 2021 at 20:43
In: How voluntary are emotions?  — view comment
I think the struggle here is the aim for an Absolute. What I offer instead is to ask another question and consider its implications: Do I control my b...
July 21, 2021 at 19:41
In: What is 'evil', and does it exist objectively? The metaphysics of good and evil.  — view comment
In order to have a dimension of evil, we first have to create a framework that gives image to it. This framework is a value system. Without reasoning ...
July 21, 2021 at 18:52
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