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Doesn't change the fact that it is still a code for proper action (to live by), which happens to be called "Morality".
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I know how you are defining morality and I agree with your pragmatic attitude towards morality. I'm just arguing over terminology. Why should we use the word 'morality' to define useful actions, when we can cut to the chase and say 'utility.' Essentially, I'm arguing about conciseness of expression.
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LOL, I forgot to get rid of that part:p
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I know.
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If a moral code does not provide you with what is "useful" in the long term it negates it's purpose as a moral code. A proper moral code must not only be "useful", it must be contiguous with the maintaining (and expanding) of our life and happiness in the long run.
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Right, I understand your definition of morality. I say that 'morality' is no longer necessary as a term.
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Indeed, but I don't care about such skeptical non-sense.
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Yeah, I know.
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Well, all of your conclusions are wrong untill then, according to you:-p
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Alright, we're both well-acquainted with the contradiction. Let's just put that out of our minds when we're discussing non-philosophical affairs.
Don't misinterpret this as an abandonment of my ultimate philosophical rejection of free will. I just think for convenience, we should disregard that for now.