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Originally Posted by tecoyah
Core belief 1. No cause is worth dying for.
Core belief 2, No cause is worth killing for.
Core belief 3, I forced to choose, we will probably choose core belief 2.
The system is rational, individualy hedonistic in that it emphasises the survival of the individual in order to ensure the survival of the group (Race, Species etc).
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Thanks for sharing, and I apologize if the next statements are too critical, but I feel strongly about this. 2 comments:
1. Sounds like a pretty selfish philosophy to me. No cause is worth dying for? You think your life is that much more important than principles?? I can think of tons of causes that would be worth my life.
2. It sounds like you're saying society is better if everyone strives to achieve selfish goals (individual hedonism leads to betterment of society). That's a morally slippery path if I've ever heard one. Ask your nearest shady billionaire if he/she agrees with that statement. My guess is that he/she will say yes.