Making a Case for Objective Ethics

In this episode, Dr. Ray and Ryan Scott present an argument for the objective truth of ethics. This episode builds on the previous two episodes of the season where the notion of identity is discussed and defined.  Foundational to their arguments of identity is the dependent origination principle in Buddhism which is to say that one's identity is essentially determined by their relationships with each others, and their relationship with the eternal spirit whose name they want to claim.  To claim the name of a spirit, one must abide in the law of that spirit, which is to say they must obey the rules of that spirit so they can create its art.  For example, one cannot become a boxer if one does not practice boxing and live the life, to some extent, of a boxer. Once one makes the vow to come into relationship with a spirit they with to embody, they enter into a social contract with that spirit and all others who claim its name. From here, to act ethically is to obey the law and respect the sovereignty of all others who entered into a relationship with the spirit. After defining their notion of ethics, they apply it to the discussion in episode 1 of this season "Language and Identity".  There, they argue against the idea that one must agree with another's self identification, and if they don't, then they are immoral or responsible for causing harm.  This is a clear violation of ethics because it attempts to control the sovereignty of others to use words that are consistent with their own spirit/identity.

So join us if you want to know the objective truth of ethics and tell us if you agree.  

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