Recent content by Gus Bovona

No. But before we continue with that, can you answer my question I’ve asked a couple of times now? What else could morality be about besides the well being of conscious creatures?

My definition of morality is the one that makes sense. What is morality except for the well-being of conscious creatures?

No, it refers to well being by definition. If morality is not defined as the well-being of conscious creatures, what other definition are we using (beyond just offering a synonym, like morality is the good) such that something other than well-being is now part of morality? Yes, by definition...

I don't see this as an argument against an objective morality based on the well-being of conscious creatures. Did you mean it that way? If so, please explain. I'm not sure the question I'm answering is how to define a moral system *better* than another/ My goal was to merely define a an...

I don't see why whether something is an existential issue or not has anything to do with the usefulness and internal logic of the concepts of health as well as morality, which can be defined as the well-being of conscious creatures. Also, having an extra 20 pounds is objectively not ideal for...

Wouldn't you agree that you can make the same argument about the term and concept of health (in terms of medicine), yet that has not stopped us from using the term and applying the concept fruitfully. Ah, I see.

OK, would you agree that *some* aspects of well-being would apply universally and objectively, like not having your head chopped off? So, if someone chops off your head (we can even specify, without your permission, although we really don't need to), that is immoral because it harmed your...

The authority comes from a combination of the definition of the word morality and empirical evidence as to what enhances well being. Harris makes the point that even though we can’t say whether every thing we can imagine might be healthy or not, we still know that what is healthy is an objective...

I think it is first necessary to define morality in a way more than merely saying morality concerns right and wrong, because that is nothing more than offering a synonym and an antonym. I think Sam Harris definition works: morality concerns the well-being of conscious creatures. What else is...

So it’s not a demand that you can articulate a justification for. Please stop impugning motives to me that you can’t articulate a justification for. Instead, deal with the actual issues I’m raising.

I can’t say. That’s the problem with hypotheticals sometimes - you can appeal to a lot of things to keep them in play.

Well, I said **if** you couldn't say why, but your reply above **does** say why. So we can continue, at least for the time being, and if you're willing. However, I need some clarification. What do you mean by reading my post (singular?!) as a collection. If more than one post, just in this...

Show me where I demanded anything of God as distinct from asking how it the behavior in question (or lack thereof) of God makes sense. If you don't, there's no reason for me to continue with you here.

Agreed. You too!

Hypothetically, sure, but, hypothetically, I could be the King of England, too.