David Brooks has an interesting column on the death of character:
Many were quick to talk about their moral feelings but hesitant to link these feelings to any broader thinking about a shared moral framework or obligation. As one put it, “I mean, I guess what makes something right is how I feel about it. But different people feel different ways, so I couldn’t speak on behalf of anyone else as to what’s right and wrong.”
[HT: Real Clear Politics]
2 comments:
Heaven forbid we draw upon our entire upbringing, every lesson taught, every one learned, years and years of mistakes and observations and pass judgement on a situation:
“I don’t really deal with right and wrong that often,”?
Isn't this taking away a natural advantage held by everyone who paid attention?
And we have taught children to think and behave this way. . .purposely.
Thanks for posting.
Kurt
Kurt,
Ayn Rand called it moral agnosticism.
Michael
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