Re: Does objective morality exist?
I'd say it is subjective and objective. The way I see it, most things start out subjective. But in order to move forward, subjectivity must pass a series of tests in order to establish some sort of validity to the opinions that exist. At that point, objectivity comes into play.
So the way I see it, given the example of morals, most socities gravitate towards some establishment of order to be able to continue to function. This order is often dictated by morals. Of course morals can be subjective, but subjectivity is usually the domain of the individual, not the group. So, in order for the group to function, those subjective morals are tested, those that work are kept, those that don't are cast aside. Those tests lend objectivity to the morals. Over time, because the morals challenged, the morals might change and subjectivity may play a role once again, and yet again those new ideas and beliefs are put to some sort of test to see if society can still function in an orderly manner. Thus, the pendulum swings back and forth to a certain extent.
That's my opinion, which is subjective, of course.
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