On Ethics

I thought I’d delve into the topic of Ethics in this essay, as that seems to be traditional ground for Western philosophy, unlike the eastern metaphysics I steep my mind in and usually share here. By way of definitions, to my mind  Morals are separate from Ethics, in that Morality is defined by a set of proscriptions issuing from an otherworldly authority, or are at least presented to the populace as such. In contrast Ethics are guiding principles, determined by reason. Let me state that, though I may slip in conversation occasionally, I in no way support the use of morals to guide behavior. If humanity’s gods can run the gamut from Cthulu to Dick York, I see no reason to elevate one over the other as the moral lawgiver…

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