‘Belief in God, or in many gods, prevented the free development of moral reasoning. Disbelief in God, openly admitted by a majority, is a recent event, not yet completed. Because this event is so recent, Non-Religious Ethics is at a very early stage. We cannot yet predict whether, as in Mathematics, we will all reach agreement. Since we cannot know how Ethics will develop, it is not irrational to have high hopes.’
🖊️ Derek Parfit, 1984
#morality #ethics #god #philosophy
Thanks for following me on Locals - here is early access to my conversation with Erik Wielenberg - enjoy!
Cheers,
-Samuel
Thanks for following me on Locals - here is early access to my conversation with Robert Plomin - enjoy!
Cheers,
-Samuel
Quote from:
‘The Everlasting Man’ by G. K. Chesterton, 1925 🖊
#priests #philosophers #religion #reason #church #philosophy
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I love this quote from Carl-Johan Palmqvist; it is a great reminder that things aren't as binary as they are often presented.
#theism #atheism #agnosticism #populations #philosophy
Currently Reading:
‘The Republic’ by Plato, 380–370 BC 🖊
#socrates #justice #philosopherkings #plato #dialogue #happiness #philosophy
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