Kant's Categorical Imperative?
Another ethicist?
A parent?
A law?
A religion?
A culture/society?
Other?
2007-08-11 15:36:39 · 12 answers · asked by guru 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
It seems that I have offended Maus. However, you did not provide the correct meaning for 'ego'. We can leave that to another question.
2007-08-11 16:14:26 · update #1
Are you quite sure that there IS such a thing as "right" and "wrong"? Maybe they're just human projections.
But that isn't a helpful answer for day-to-day life, unless you just like being evil! So, try to be kind to others (Kant's "good heart", if you like) and don't worry so much about the details. Think of people first, not rules. Sorry if it sounds kind of hoaky and simplistic, but at least it's practical. (Not like Utilitarianism!)
2007-08-11 16:59:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do my best to live by the "Golden Rule"; to do unto others what I would have done unto myself. I adopted this believe many years ago and it works very well for me.
I have no religious affiliations as religions are by there nature exclusive. Not that I think religious people are wrong. I just believe differently. Religions serve a great purpose in our society giving people a sense of purpose and direction in live.
I have been told by friends that because I do not believe as they believe that I will suffer eternal damnation in the 'lake of fire'. It's ok with me if they think this because I don't take it personally.
2007-08-11 23:27:21 · answer #2 · answered by Tam Tam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is there when we are born. You learn things from your parents, but the core came with you when your born. If you steal something you know its wrong. Some people do things just for the thrill. Some are born with none of this at all. Yes some is learned. I have trained my dog, if he does something wrong, I can tall by his actions! Basically what I am saying its up to you!
2007-08-12 15:04:59 · answer #3 · answered by Michael2832 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it's any of those things, then you're not even deciding, you're letting other people decide for you. That's what's called ego. It doesn't matter what it's made up of, it's always the same.
Really, look who's calling himself guru.
2007-08-11 22:46:33 · answer #4 · answered by Maus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Conscience.
2007-08-11 22:57:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Intellect + My Gut Instinct
2007-08-11 22:49:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Emapthy; within myself. My parents taught me right from wrong as a child, so I suppose that's how it starts for everyone, unless you have bad parents.
2007-08-11 22:53:42 · answer #7 · answered by nckmcgwn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not put thing in th contexts of right and wrong. One may be right in his argument but if it brings angst and tension then it's just unhealthy. I put things in the contexts of healthy and unhealthy. this helps me avoid many arguments in which I know I am right.
2007-08-11 23:10:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
deciding what is right or wrong? that's easy. always follow your gut feeling, that voice inside. i'm a logical person with this one exception. i don't know how it works, it just does.
2007-08-12 03:10:19 · answer #9 · answered by fatstan@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That little voice inside of you...you're conscience. If you listen to it, it won't steer you wrong.
2007-08-11 22:54:16 · answer #10 · answered by Shug 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋