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2007-10-17 14:26:37 · 12 answers · asked by mannzaformulaone 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I like this question.
It has two parts, specific and general. Generally, yes. Specifically no.
In the specific case, let's say I am ignorant. I conduct myself in a way that would be sinful if I were less ignorant. Then let's say I have the mental faculties to become less ignorant. I also feel I have self discretion to do what I want. I may chose to grow in other areas or to spend my time doing something else important to me. The key is undiscovered sinful behavior, it is unbounded.
The remedy for undescended sinful behavior is within my reach. But which undiscovered sin should I work on? We do grant the current status an exemption. Slavery was given this exemption and it became political before it was generally considered immoral. The current state of affairs must be proved sinful, either by others or by our self. After we are convicted, then we are no longer ignorant.
Generally we have a duty or expectation of diligence. This is decided either by us or our community. If we fall short of this diligence then we may be acting sinfully.
2007-10-17 15:39:11 · answer #1 · answered by Ron H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe all humans have some level of intelligence because we all have the ability to think. I wouldn't say it's a moral obligation so much as an instictive one. Intelligence is also an abstract term that we created to describe a status quo: there's a certain level of mental ability needed to be intelligent. Some people strive to reach it, while others hold themselves back. It is not an obligation at all in that respect.
2007-10-17 21:47:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it's moral..it should be..but people if are not shown that they have away to get out of poverty off drugs, all the bad stuff...if they could be more educated I think they would if they had the money the
chance....some people are so beat from time of birth..and continue on a life of history repeating its self, some people go through generation after generation of being uneducated...and don't know any difference, they're not given a chance in school...because they don't fit in the in crowd,they don't have the in style clothes,or know how to be popular except the bad way, and they are bullied by the other kids until they drop out or have to because of teen pregnancy, and unless they have a strong desire to come out of this lifestyle it will continue on for many many more generations...and it's as much the schools , doctors and social services fault, when they see abuse, or horrible living conditions and don't do something to help, especially at school, if the teacher see a child in trouble they should step up and tell someone and get help for those children before they get it in their head education doesn't matter.
2007-10-17 22:41:19 · answer #3 · answered by purpleaura1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once read a story about a mentally retarded man running into a fire to save a friend. Perhaps a more intelligent person would have had more concern for their own safety and would have waited for the fire department.
Perhaps one has a moral obligation to be what they CAN be and do so an ethical way.
2007-10-17 21:34:25 · answer #4 · answered by Jill S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are asking if it is an obligation for man to realize his full potential.
Obligation? Hmmm
Perhaps the realization of of highest self is partially what living will unveil if we dare to see, and are diligent with self work.
Accepting the gift of life by being a good steward with this precious treasure seems more the obligation.
The question is - if you believe in free will are you ever obligated to do anything except freely choose your destiny.
Good Question
2007-10-19 10:54:37 · answer #5 · answered by Soul Flower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
humans have a moral obligation to not just exzist... (eat, sleep,) once becoming of a age in life to: improve their life and others, feel, express, teach, have offspring.
This is almost, for example; animal behavior or intelligence???? animals dont have concience's or intelligence humans do
(providing the iq of a person is average and they have reached the age able to reason; or having a basic understanding of cause and effect)
2007-10-17 21:40:37 · answer #6 · answered by Elizabeth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if they do, several people aren't living up to their obligation. Most people lack common sense. I think we have a moral obligation to think, especially about what is right.
2007-10-17 22:29:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Obligation," as in "duty"? No such thing exists in a rational moral construct. Adhering to reason is moral. That is the crux. Don't be moral for any reason than for reason itself. Forget obligations and duty.
2007-10-18 09:41:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No we're intelligent by nature. Morality is based on how our behavior is judged by the communities we live in.
2007-10-17 21:30:34 · answer #9 · answered by dgrhm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NOPE, being smart is a fact...You are, or you aren't...Some of your intelligence comes from your genes, and the rest (your brain's potential) is developed by your background and education, and through experience...Morality has nothing to do with it...
2007-10-17 21:30:46 · answer #10 · answered by nicknamedforprivatereasons 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋