morality
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Thoughtlets. LXXIII. On the moral connotations of rationality
[Excerpt from my writing archives followed by a footnote.] …‘Rational’ not only indicates the right, correct, approved, reasonable, or sensible way of thinking, but also the term invariably means the right thinking and goodness of the author or speaker. Hence ‘rational’ also has moral connotations.[1] [1] Morally reprehensible people, on some conceptions, include those who allow themselves to Continue reading
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Thoughtlets. XLIII.
Never said in a fit of outrage: I could be wrong. Continue reading
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Thoughtlets. xxxvii.
Even the ancients wondered why patterns in human behaviour and events occur. We shouldn’t wonder at their wondering since they, like us, were concerned with prediction and control for matters of survival and social flourishing. “Perhaps there is a sort of cycle in all things, with changes of morality coming around again like seasonal changes.” Continue reading
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Myopia.
Sometimes we’re so pre-occupied by nurturing grudges with our enemies, we fail to notice opportunities for friendships. Continue reading
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