[MD] subject/object: pragmatism

[Peter Corteen]

Hi Platt,

my point was that both this discussion group and the computer are both
products of intellect.
It seems completely inane to me to say that intellect has no role in
determining what is good.

Surely intelligence is nature's primary tool in determining what is good?

I think you were just being provocative, playing devil's advocate. Can you
explain yourself further please?

Question: What is good? Answer: that which reduces my suffering.
Question: How can altruistic behaviour be good for me? Answer: because I
would feel like a twat if I didn't help and, besides, they may repay the
favour later.

-Peter

On 19/11/2007, pholden at davtv.com <pholden at davtv.com> wrote:
>
> Quoting Peter Corteen <psigenics at googlemail.com>:
>
> > Hi Platt,
> >
> > you said:
> > "What is the role of intellect in determining
> > what is good?" My answer: "None."
> >
> > That's a surprising answer. Don't you think this discussion group has
> any
> > potential for good?
>
> I do, but not everyone would agree.
>
> > Didn't intellect give us the computer?
>
> Yes, but is the computer good? I don't think intellect can give us a
> definitive
> answer.
>
> What do you think?
>
> Platt
>
>
>
>
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