Doesn't the biological process you mention in 1. accounts for why we human beings want (2.) to be good?
I don't think survival is a good enough reason. Our existence comes and then goes. We want to hold on to it even though we know we can't. We, as...
The question is why are they good to themselves, just for survival?
I think this addresses the question in a interesting way: [MEDIA]
Do you think the reason for this is biological?
Most times I would rather eat something that is good for my health, even if I don't like it.
If you refer to said payoff as the direct and indirect consequences of our choices, Yes. Otherwise, No.
Sounds right to me, but... see second quote. In my opinion the idea of a monotheist God with an established morality should not be discarded right...
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Thank you for your opinion.
Yes, it is selfish. Now the question arises whether is good or bad for us not help others when we have the possibility for doing it. In other...
I think it is selfish.
I am looking for one. In the meantime I am very pleased asking questions and trying to find the answers. Please don't take this as if I am judging...
Very well put. This makes me ask you: What is God for you? A creation of the evolving human mind?
Talking in a more general sense. If helping others is not your purpose in life. Then what is? Just to be happy?
Of course it is. I beg your pardon if my curiosity sounded like judgement, it is not my intention to judge you. Could you be more specific about...
No, I don't. If not for helping others, what else do you want your time for?
You are right. Do you think the purpose of life is to love and be loved?
Do you think there are not universal morals, instead, there are only evolutionary adaptations that became "rules" for the wellbeing and development...
Do you believe the universe is watching you and you fear its justice for your wrongdoings?
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