[MD] tiny skull

[MarshaV]

At 10:49 AM 11/19/2006, you wrote:
>Quoting MarshaV <marshalz at charter.net>:
>
> > At 07:28 AM 11/18/2006, you wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Marsha:
> > > > Self (life) is a constant stream of value-quality-morality.  Were you
> > > > asking how to flow with the highest value?
> > > >
> > > >
> > >Platt:
> > >Yes, if you want to put it that way. And maybe that's the best 
> way to put it.
> > >In everyday decision-making, and when decisions are tough, what
> > >moral principles
> > >do you follow and why?
> >
> > Hi Platt,
> >
> > This question seems overwhelming.  The biggest obstacle seems to be
> > how much I actually pay attention.  But putting that aside I would
> > say there are two basic principles I try to follow:
> >
> >    1.  Do the right thing.
> >
> >    2.  If it harms none, do as you please.
>
>
>1. How do you decide what's the "right thing?"
>
>2. Do you mean just physical harm? How about causing offense? (PC?) And how
>can we tell whether we harm or not? Decisions can have unintended 
>consequences.
>
>I ask because I like to probe another's thoughts. But that's just me. I'd
>probably be better off just painting and forgetting about such questions. Feel
>free to ignore them. I don't mean to press.

Platt,

I would think the more interesting question would be about 'paying 
attention'.  Didn't Socrates say there was some physical experience 
he had that acted as his guide?   If you're not paying attention, you 
might miss it.  I think the real key is 'paying attention'.  If you 
are aware, I think you are less likely to do damage.

Marsha