[MD] Distinguishing Levels

[Platt Holden]

> [Platt]
> > Better to me in terms of evolution means a more comprehensive
> > consciousness, able to see and appreciate more of existence than
> > lesser beings. A fish doesn't know it lives in an ocean. I consider
> > myself better than a fish. That's why I have no moral compunctions
> > about eating them.
> 
> [Case]
> I do not see any 'value' in this conception of 'betterness'. But if you
> insist on pursueing this anthropomorphism, consider that the fish has
> the same regard for bacteria, smaller fish and plants along the shore
> line. Or that if you stray too far into the bush you will find that the
> lions, tigers and bears have the same regard for you.

So you believe creatures at the biological level to be the morally 
equivalent to those at the social and intellectual levels? You must 
suffer a great deal of angst when you eat a hamburger or even a tomato.

Platt

P.S. I suspect you consider your ideas better than mine. :-)