No, objective is different from universal. In any case, universal to whom?

You just proved it is subjective. An objective moral value by definition must be universal and unambiguous. Our relative morality originates from our need to cooperate to survive as is the case with all social animals.

It can be, but doesn’t have to be. Having a mansion also isn’t required.

Well, the opposite from what Reg said: something that isn’t just a matter of opinion or culture. In philosophy, “moral realism” is the term used. The idea I favor is that flourishing and happiness are values which all people pursue, with morality based on fulfilling those.

“Flourishing” is usually at someone else’s expense. There…[Read more]