Norms and values are constantly re-evaluated. And norms and values are particular to societies. Now, if members of a society use substances that alter their intellectual and emotional capacities, then what becomes of these norms and values? Are they becoming less humane somehow?
Note: I do not wish to know whether or not drug use should be tolerated. I live in Belgium, near to The Netherlands, and I personally enjoy the liberal drug policy.
This is indeed a moral question: Is a society of which its members use mind-altering drugs "morally' inferior? I could not deny this. It's about how to use technological advancement virtuously as a society.
I hope you can figure it out.
2007-06-17
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