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to_hobbes · 03-16-2008, 04:00 AM

Is ethics consistent with darwinism?

I think it is. To very loosely interpret Evolution, it means we do whatever is necessary to perpetuate our species.

But what's the best way to perpetuate our species? I think this is another way of asking, "whats the most efficient way to ensure everyone's survival?" I think the most efficient way is to just get along with everyone else. Go out there and be a social animal by any means necessary. Be ethical and develop a good set of morals, because thats the best way to get along with everyone in a society.

Strength is in numbers, so to perpetuate our species efficiently and still ensure resources do not become scarce is what society is all about and why we need to be ethical. Humans are better at solving this problem of survival than any other species, which is why we dominate.

PS, this thread was inspired by a post by Skepticologist on this thread. Why is it important to do good things? Well, we know why, but can one develop a hypothesis that is consistent with darwinism?

03-16-2008, 04:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
to_hobbes Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 184	Is ethics consistent with darwinism? Is ethics consistent with darwinism? I think it is. To very loosely interpret Evolution, it means we do whatever is necessary to perpetuate our species. But what's the best way to perpetuate our species? I think this is another way of asking, "whats the most efficient way to ensure everyone's survival?" I think the most efficient way is to just get along with everyone else. Go out there and be a social animal by any means necessary. Be ethical and develop a good set of morals, because thats the best way to get along with everyone in a society. Strength is in numbers, so to perpetuate our species efficiently and still ensure resources do not become scarce is what society is all about and why we need to be ethical. Humans are better at solving this problem of survival than any other species, which is why we dominate. PS, this thread was inspired by a post by Skepticologist on this thread. Why is it important to do good things? Well, we know why, but can one develop a hypothesis that is consistent with darwinism? __________________ --- (By the way, it's all in your head.)