[MD] Levels?

craigerb at comcast.net craigerb at comcast.net
Wed Jul 23 09:10:02 PDT 2008


[Craig, previously]
> a primate "troop leader" is biological, but a calvary troop
> leader is social.

[Krimel]
> Obviously I think that both are social and the only way to conclude
> otherwise is to adopt a taxonomic system that ignores the structure,
> function, origins and development of the matter under question.

So actually look at "the structure, function, origins and developmentof the matter under question".If an agressive primate attacks & replaces a troop leader, it is actingmorally.  But if a cavalry member does the same, it is not acting morally(unless there is a justification).Craig
   


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