Continuations

Philosophy Mondays: From Is to Ought - Toward a Universal Moral Core (Cont’d)

As introduced in the prior post, studying the interaction between “ought” and “is” permits a scientifically grounded approach to morality. Previously we looked at the importance of avoiding absorbing states. Today we will consider the mobilization of resources. We visited Luang Prabang in Lao as a family and observed monks in the ritual morning alms walking down the street with locals and some visitors putting rice into their bowls. The alms bowl is one of only eight “requisites” which Buddhi...