I think detecting a problem is mostly universal and objective, but what we think is the best solution is subjective. When we see millions of people starving, some people will think donation will help solve world hunger best, others will think letting die will solve world hunger best.
I'm an atheist and so there is no greater being than myself to dictate what is right and what is wrong for my individual being. My moral compass is based on how I see the outcome of each action. I smoke and drink and pirate movies because it's being more helpful than harmful. To me and others in more ways than anyone realizes. A religious person might call me the devil but to me I'm nothing more than myself. A human. A perfect imperfection born only to die.
Morality is something tailored to the individual/s in question. I don't believe in right or wrong, but I believe in opinions which can make a lot of sense or be completely devoid of logic.
Depends on your culture and upbringing for the most part, but there are some universal morals I think almost all cultures share. For example, hurting children is a bad thing almost everywhere. But is stealing to feed your kids amoral? That would be subjective in my opinion. So I guess it is subjective, depending on circumstance.
It depends on whether you're talking about legal right and wrong, religious right and wrong, moral right and wrong (moral can definitely be different than the first two).
My ethics and what I see is right is influenced by the world around me. I may see cheating on an exam as unethical , where as somebody else may be thinking, I am paying a shit load of cash to this school, I'm passing at all costs.. its a rough example. but you get the jist.
I think Jeff Winger on the TV show Community said it best.
"I discovered at a very early age that if I talked long enough, I could make anything right or wrong. So either I'm God, or truth is relative. And in either case, BOOYAH!"
The way I see it is morals are a form of preservation, while others are a form of expense. So objectively there are consequences of everyone's actions no matter what they do, but it's the moral alignment of the majority that decides what is right and wrong. So yes right and wrong are subjective, does that mean that nothing matters because what's wrong is someone else's opinion? No.
I voted C. Only because some people are completely lacking in morals and ethics and their lacking of such would skew any argument of complete and total objectivity.
There are some things that are more objective than others- child sex abuse I'd argue is objectively wrong. But when it comes to morality things get less objective. Lying may save someone's life, killing one person may save many others.
I asked a very similar question recently. I feel that it's subjective, and depends on the person or situation. To kill is "wrong", but we have to eat, and choosing willfully to not eat would be like suicide which is also "wrong".
What about something like killing Hitler? Killing is wrong. It's situational more than anything.
All morals, are purely concept. W have built society around morals because without morals a society can't function. So while it's not universal, morals were a necessary creation for humans to be able to live peacefully together.
I think overall right is right in most situations and wrong is wrong in most of its own situations. I think a lot of people just want to be right in the wrong thing they're doing, way their living, attitude they have, etc. because they like it.
Here you go: whether you think the moon is a rectangle or a cube, you will always be wrong, whether to think your friend is funny or good looking is always subjective. Bottom line it depends
Right and wrong chances by time and culture. Education and your own idea play's a crucial role as well. What I think is right is seen by many in today's time and western culture as wrong. In the past it was seen as correct though.
They are most certainly subjective. In fact, the subjectivity of morals and ethics is demonstrated right on this question as you see differing opinions in response all influenced by our values, emotions, beliefs and biases.
Clearly it is subjective. Today's 'facts' and (worse) 'common sence' are tomorrows flat earth supporters. Even Einstein got things wrong. So it has to be subjective. Just don't say that on an exem paper
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I think detecting a problem is mostly universal and objective, but what we think is the best solution is subjective.
When we see millions of people starving, some people will think donation will help solve world hunger best, others will think letting die will solve world hunger best.
I'm an atheist and so there is no greater being than myself to dictate what is right and what is wrong for my individual being. My moral compass is based on how I see the outcome of each action. I smoke and drink and pirate movies because it's being more helpful than harmful. To me and others in more ways than anyone realizes. A religious person might call me the devil but to me I'm nothing more than myself. A human. A perfect imperfection born only to die.
Morality is something tailored to the individual/s in question. I don't believe in right or wrong, but I believe in opinions which can make a lot of sense or be completely devoid of logic.
That's a very smart question you asked there. I'm very curious to see what stupidity people can answer to this
Hahahaha popcorn?
You're awesome!
Ahh put yourself on a pedestal to make yourself feel better. Sad.
@johnboymuscles aaah isn't the view so nice from up here π
I don't know I think down here is more fun. XD
Its actually the most basic philosophical concept there is.
I would like to hear your opinion on the subject, @Kenni.
I think people got a bit too much freedom nowadays, and ofc it impacted their train of thoughts.
The view is great from up here @kenni i can see as far as kindom kum
Depends on your culture and upbringing for the most part, but there are some universal morals I think almost all cultures share. For example, hurting children is a bad thing almost everywhere. But is stealing to feed your kids amoral? That would be subjective in my opinion. So I guess it is subjective, depending on circumstance.
I think itβs all relative. Like we should have a moral compass but it also depends on a lot of factors.
Elaborate, please.
It depends on whether you're talking about legal right and wrong, religious right and wrong, moral right and wrong (moral can definitely be different than the first two).
I'm curious on if what's right and wrong generally is subjective or objective. I don't mean any specific types. I can mean things generally.
My ethics and what I see is right is influenced by the world around me. I may see cheating on an exam as unethical , where as somebody else may be thinking, I am paying a shit load of cash to this school, I'm passing at all costs.. its a rough example. but you get the jist.
Right and wrong are subjective.
I think Jeff Winger on the TV show Community said it best.
"I discovered at a very early age that if I talked long enough, I could make anything right or wrong. So either I'm God, or truth is relative. And in either case, BOOYAH!"
The way I see it is morals are a form of preservation, while others are a form of expense. So objectively there are consequences of everyone's actions no matter what they do, but it's the moral alignment of the majority that decides what is right and wrong. So yes right and wrong are subjective, does that mean that nothing matters because what's wrong is someone else's opinion? No.
I voted C. Only because some people are completely lacking in morals and ethics and their lacking of such would skew any argument of complete and total objectivity.
Wow. Damned good point! That sounds like a whole new topic ;-) What is your personal opinion on morality as a whole, within the human race in general?
@dragonfly6516 I believe it is within the human race solidly.
There are some things that are more objective than others- child sex abuse I'd argue is objectively wrong. But when it comes to morality things get less objective. Lying may save someone's life, killing one person may save many others.
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I asked a very similar question recently. I feel that it's subjective, and depends on the person or situation. To kill is "wrong", but we have to eat, and choosing willfully to not eat would be like suicide which is also "wrong".
What about something like killing Hitler? Killing is wrong. It's situational more than anything.
Good or bad has to be objective - otherwise our existence, our society, our laws, our structures are completely meaningless.
If you say everything is subjective, you shouldn't have problems with rapists describing themselves as heroes.
All morals, are purely concept. W have built society around morals because without morals a society can't function. So while it's not universal, morals were a necessary creation for humans to be able to live peacefully together.
I think overall right is right in most situations and wrong is wrong in most of its own situations. I think a lot of people just want to be right in the wrong thing they're doing, way their living, attitude they have, etc. because they like it.
Here you go: whether you think the moon is a rectangle or a cube, you will always be wrong, whether to think your friend is funny or good looking is always subjective. Bottom line it depends
I'm not much for absolutes when it comes to "right" or "wrong".
Every decision has a catalyst and a consequence. β
Right and wrong chances by time and culture. Education and your own idea play's a crucial role as well. What I think is right is seen by many in today's time and western culture as wrong. In the past it was seen as correct though.
They are most certainly subjective. In fact, the subjectivity of morals and ethics is demonstrated right on this question as you see differing opinions in response all influenced by our values, emotions, beliefs and biases.
Clearly it is subjective. Today's 'facts' and (worse) 'common sence' are tomorrows flat earth supporters. Even Einstein got things wrong. So it has to be subjective. Just don't say that on an exem paper