Fallible wrote:I also don't agree that companionship is a luxury.
Imho, that is as much of a need as food and shelter.
My dog, or some random kid?
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Fallible wrote:I also don't agree that companionship is a luxury.
trubble76 wrote:The most difficult thing is being honest to yourself and accepting the consequences of doing so. For example, having given this situation some thought and trying to put myself in your shoes, I have to admit to myself that I care more about a dog that I consider part of my family than I care about a kid that isn't part of my family. The consequence of this is that I must face the very real possibility that I'm an unrelenting arsehole without a moral bone in my body. This though is my choice, this is what makes me me, warts and all. My family is likely to come first, even the non-human members. As with all hypotheticals though, the actual result may be different when tested for real though.
Evolving wrote:Blip, intrepid pilot of light aircraft and wrangler with alligators.
Blip wrote:trubble76 wrote:The most difficult thing is being honest to yourself and accepting the consequences of doing so. For example, having given this situation some thought and trying to put myself in your shoes, I have to admit to myself that I care more about a dog that I consider part of my family than I care about a kid that isn't part of my family. The consequence of this is that I must face the very real possibility that I'm an unrelenting arsehole without a moral bone in my body. This though is my choice, this is what makes me me, warts and all. My family is likely to come first, even the non-human members. As with all hypotheticals though, the actual result may be different when tested for real though.
You what, trubble? I certainly care most about those who depend on me for their welfare, regardless of species: that's my job as a responsible moral being.
trubble76 wrote:
You don't think it controversial to say that I'd rather save my dog than a human child? Fair enough. In most people's moral arithmetic, I would guess a human child would trump a dog but I might be wrong.
Evolving wrote:Blip, intrepid pilot of light aircraft and wrangler with alligators.
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