So I’ve been challenged by our resident virtue ethicist to apply my learnings from our discussions and season 2 of our podcast (which is currently available on our Patreon, and will be released here soon) to consider the perfect human using virtue ethics. If you haven’t listened to the podcast or been following ArificialAgent’s “the…
A Response to YouTuber PigPuncher
Responding to YouTubers is not something I generally do, though admittedly it is something I have often been tempted by. However, I recently saw a video from YouTube PigPuncher that tempted me into responding. One of the reasons that this particular video and argument tempted me is that a response to it is not only…
Fresh AiR – S01:E03 – Morality
Tonight we delve in to Morality, exploring; The Correct Definitions of Subjective and ObjectiveWhat is meant by Morality, and what its purpose isHow we apply morality in a normative senseThe difference between normative and descriptive examinations of moralityArguments for and against Subjective morality Articles Related to the Show Conflated and Misunderstood Terms – Volume 3…
On Morality: Part 2 – Subjective Morality
n the last part of this series we discussed, and argued for, certain definitions that were important in any discussion about whether morality is subjective or objective. In this part we will be discussing the topic of subjective morality. In doing so we will cover what it means for morality to be subjective, including how subjective morality is defined, arguments for subjective morality, and rebuttals against subjective morality….
On Morality: Part 1 – Defining Our Terms
Welcome to part one of the series On Morality. In this short series of articles, we will cover the topic of objective and subjective morality, how the various terms are used, and the pros and cons for each stance. This series is a follow on, and supplement to, Davidian’s excellent article on objective morality posted previously, as well as episode three of the Fresh AiR podcast….
Fresh AiR – S01:E02 – The Problem of Evil
Welcome to Fresh AiR! In tonight’s episode we discuss the “Problem of Evil” – A philosophical argument against the Abrahamic Omni Deity. We also tested a new way of recording that seems to have worked a little better than episode 1, but we are still not 100% there. Topics Covered in The Problem of Evil…
Conflated and Misunderstood Terms – Volume 3: Objective / Subjective – Morals / Morality
This article is to define and discuss objective and subjective, morals and morality. As with any article on AiR we don’t always agree. Where science is concerned and the evidence is irrefutable we of course accept and believe it to be true. When it is opinion or something philosophical we may have differences. As such…
Enjoy your life; Honesty
The ancient Greek philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca said; ‘Why weep over parts of life? The whole of it calls for tears.’ Though I do not agree with this particular quote, I must admit that the sentiment is useful. And when push comes to shove, that’s all that matters. In this piece, I will attempt to show…
The significance of ethical consideration in politics.
In this day and age, where war, fear and hatred are so abundantly present, we encounter more and more fellow human beings who seem ruthlessly pragmatic when it comes to solving world problems. When discussing ISIL, for instance, the comment ‘just nuke ’em’ is far from scarce. Other people, like a prominent businessman and politician…
Cognicism; a secular moral system
Cognicism; a secular moral system As an atheist, we are often asked, “how can you be good without god?”. I have tried to explain this time and time again, each time resulting in a slightly different description. I understand the wish for people who might not be familiar with secular moral systems, to take…
