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In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
I don't think there can be a possible world in which Reason doesn'the exist.
September 21, 2019 at 02:43
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
no, in all possible world Rightness is made of reason's prescriptions.
September 21, 2019 at 02:42
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
you are conflating different claims. I have not said that 'right' means the same as 'prescribed by reason'. I have said that if reason prescribes some...
September 21, 2019 at 02:40
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
likewise, someone can be quite sure xing is wrong yet it could remain an open question for them whether reason proscribes it. If that is an open quest...
September 21, 2019 at 02:35
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
someone could be quite sure superman prescribes X yet it remain an open question for them whether Clark Kent does. For they may not realize superman a...
September 21, 2019 at 02:32
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
what I just said. I agree they don't mean the same
September 21, 2019 at 02:28
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
it doesn't follow, no. Water is H2O but water doesn't mean H2O. Superman is Clark Kent but 'superman prescribes x' doesn't mean the same as 'Clark Ken...
September 21, 2019 at 02:27
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
yes, repeatedly. Lots and lots of times. I'm still waiting for the problem.
September 21, 2019 at 02:23
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
yes, if reason prescribes it it is right, if she proscribes it it is wrong. And if neither, then it is permitted.
September 21, 2019 at 02:22
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
yes. That's what I said a while back.
September 21, 2019 at 02:18
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
yes. Unless she issued a contradictory prescription. But let's just say yes.
September 21, 2019 at 02:16
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
no, if reason commands us not to do something she is not also advising us to do it.
September 21, 2019 at 02:14
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
it's called divine 'command' theory for a reason.
September 21, 2019 at 02:05
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
advising, suggesting, prescribing - these are different. A prescription is an imperative or command. When reason commands us to do something her comma...
September 21, 2019 at 02:03
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
no. If reason prescribes an act then it is right.
September 21, 2019 at 02:00
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
for example, advising is not the same as prescribing. If reason advises you to do X, Xing is not necessarily right.
September 21, 2019 at 01:59
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
no, an act is right if reason prescribes it. I think reasonableness is broader.
September 21, 2019 at 01:57
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
just being accurate. Rightness and goodness are different kinds of moral property. One is prescriptive the other evaluative.
September 21, 2019 at 01:52
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
yes.
September 21, 2019 at 01:49
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
no, they are 'right' If the god - Reason - prescribes them and 'morally good' If she values them.
September 21, 2019 at 01:49
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
what. Is. The. Objection? That is what I am waiting for. An act is right because the god - Reason - prescribes it. And the objection is?
September 21, 2019 at 01:47
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
although it is 'a god' not God.
September 21, 2019 at 01:46
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
yes, that is what the argument i made entails.
September 21, 2019 at 01:45
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
all filler, no killer. Once more, raise an objection to my argument.
September 21, 2019 at 01:41
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
an objection to my argument, I stress, not some other position.
September 21, 2019 at 01:38
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
false. But do so now then. Resist the temptation to say anything about me, and just raise the objection. Let's keep it cool, calm and rational.
September 21, 2019 at 01:37
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
I asked you to show me how it challenges my argument. You then went away and did not do so.
September 21, 2019 at 01:34
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
see reply to Hugh above. You, like most others, seem incapable of addressing the argument rather than the arguer.
September 21, 2019 at 00:59
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
bye Hugh. Thanks for all the insufferable condescension.
September 21, 2019 at 00:54
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
You seem to think I respect your advice.
September 21, 2019 at 00:49
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
I have no idea how that could not make sense to you. Me: I have a car You: what do you mean by 'a car' Me: do you have a car? You: yes. Me: one of tho...
September 21, 2019 at 00:42
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
Like I say, I interpreted it to mean 'human', which I think 'is' one of its meanings. I didn't know it could also mean having intelligence. But even i...
September 21, 2019 at 00:39
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
I mean, if I've identified the subject - the one whose prescriptions and values are moral prescriptions and values - as Reason, then why on earth woul...
September 21, 2019 at 00:11
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
Seems to me you're doing an EricH and asking me questions to which the answers are blindingly obvious and then taking it to be some kind of victory wh...
September 21, 2019 at 00:08
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
If you're using sapient to mean possesses reason, then yes, the subject whose prescriptions and values constitute rational prescriptions and values wo...
September 21, 2019 at 00:06
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
Charmed as ever. Stop engaging with me then. Fool.
September 20, 2019 at 23:23
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
I am trying to get you to answer one of my questions - I've answered lots of yours. Now, I haven't read the bible, but I believe what you presented to...
September 20, 2019 at 23:18
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
Did I refute Jesus? I think I did. In three seconds flat. Amateur. Are you a Jesuser? Bet you are.
September 20, 2019 at 23:15
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
He's a plum. Plum. P.L.U.M
September 20, 2019 at 23:14
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
Er, lots and lots of people. I think most people are pretty good at knowing what's right and what's wrong. I'm nothing special on that front. Do you t...
September 20, 2019 at 23:13
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
When have I said that? You're not very good at making inferences.
September 20, 2019 at 23:12
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
No.
September 20, 2019 at 23:11
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
Nope. You?
September 20, 2019 at 23:11
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
If you're a Christian and I just refuted Jesus, I think you've just found yourself a new man to suck up to - welcome to Potterism.
September 20, 2019 at 23:10
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
It would seem. I mean, you haven't answered my question about fondling your neighbour - did I refute Jesus or not?
September 20, 2019 at 23:09
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
I said he was a grape.
September 20, 2019 at 23:08
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
My own counsel tells me to follow reason. Potterites are rationalists.
September 20, 2019 at 23:08
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
No. I'm a Potterite. A follower of Bartricks Potter.
September 20, 2019 at 23:07
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
Yes, I'm not a Christian. Do you think it is okay to fondle your neighbour if you love fondling yourself? Just asking. Jesus and Bill Cosby - not a hu...
September 20, 2019 at 23:05
In: The Subjectivity of Moral Values  — view comment
I am saying that if Joe is a banana, he is bent and yellow.
September 20, 2019 at 23:03
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