Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Morality Divorced From Religion, The Social Contract, etc.

Scientist Finds the Beginnings of Morality in Primate Behavior.

Speaking of biological imperatives, this and the above is subject matter related to what I aim to discuss. I only wish I had more time to elaborate at present, but other demands currently keep me from going full tilt. Let's just say that the title of this post is where I'd like to be headed. I am interested in advancing the atheist perspective, not in reckless opposition to religion, but in a concerted effort to demonstrate its own merits. When coupled with the concepts of atheist existentialism, humanism, ethical and moral theory, and the social contract, if I ever can properly articulate my omnibus philosophy, I hope to reveal the possibility of an empowered, motivated, socially conscious and responsible human being without a whisper of a supreme being.

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