Reply To: The Strong See Brutalizing the Weak As Their Prerogative. Only the…

[Simon Paynton]

@popebeanie – “as long as it can somehow maintain openness to self-examination.”

– I agree, this is necessary.  It seems that human rationality is a social process.  When we make sense, it’s for the purpose of making sense to others.  This examination, and discussion, is part of the process of true rationality.  It’s how we progress.  This is why Think Atheist, or Atheist Zone, is useful – we get to discuss things.

In fact, if this is the “atheist bible”, then you’ve pinpointed the main differences between this and a religious bible.  1) this one is always growing and expanding; 2) this one grows through a worldwide discussion, because, basically, it’s a science.  It’s similar to mathematics in that it consists of logical reasoning about facts (including facets of human experience, such as psychology).

“I’m afraid there probably is no “formula” (moral, egalitarian, or utilitarian) that will work well in every case.”

– people might be surprised.  There are certain things that are universal to the human condition.