[MD] An inquiry into morals

[pholden at davtv.com]

Quoting Akshay Peshwe <akshay.infosys at gmail.com>:

> Platt, yes, I do think that it is a social pattern trying to devour an
> intellectual one. Politicians (at least the ones in India) like to make
> intellectually awe-inducing speeches, so that people do not think twice
> while putting their trust in them (most people don't even think much
> anyway), whereas their real intentions do not relate to true intellectualism
> but only to using the "respect" of the intellect in society to get private
> benefit.

Excellent point, one that I hadn't contemplated, but obviously true. Worth
keeping in mind in the U.S. as we enter an entire year of presidential candidates
making promises using other people's money for their personal benefit. 

Thanks for a fresh insight.

Platt 

> 
> On 03/01/2008, Platt Holden <pholden at davtv.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > While highly abstract philosophical conversation is enjoyable, perhaps we
> > should start apply the principles of the MOQ to some moral issues that
> > matter in our daily lives. For example:
> >
> > Is it moral for politicians to promise benefits using other people's
> > money?
> >
> > Seem to me that's a social pattern attempting to devour an intellectual
> > pattern and thus immoral.
> >
> > What do you think?
> >
> > Platt




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