Are There Objective Wrongs?
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10/06/24 • 37 min
In episode ten, I start by asking the question, are there objective wrongs? We are daily discussing subjectivity and objectivity, sometimes without even realizing. Objective is defined as, "not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts." Instinctively, you may say "YES!" I agree with you. Justification may not agree with you. In regard to different versions of The Golden Rule, we discuss what I think are the basic objective wrongs. What do you think are objective wrongs? Do you think objective wrongs should be taught to children at a young age with a concise explanation of the wrong and the consequences?
In episode ten, I start by asking the question, are there objective wrongs? We are daily discussing subjectivity and objectivity, sometimes without even realizing. Objective is defined as, "not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts." Instinctively, you may say "YES!" I agree with you. Justification may not agree with you. In regard to different versions of The Golden Rule, we discuss what I think are the basic objective wrongs. What do you think are objective wrongs? Do you think objective wrongs should be taught to children at a young age with a concise explanation of the wrong and the consequences?
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