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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
Why do you need to establish some deeper moral principle? Why not look at specific circumstances, and work from there?
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What difference does a specific circumstance make? I just gave you a specific circumstance and showed that with out a deeper moral principle, the rational thing to do is the immoral thing. From a rational perspective, the rational action is not what most people would consider the moral action.
Am I wrong?
If I encounter a stranger with lots of money, and I know I can take his money, kill him, hide the body, and I am sure no one will ever know, why shouldn't I do that. What if I have an ear infection, and I don't have the money to have it treated? Shouldn't I kill the guy?
What rational reason is there for me not to kill him?
