Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic LiveWire, how would you feel about... Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]The Last Magister[/m] at 2:20 pm on Dec. 2, 2008[quote]A forum created solely for the purpose of discussing ethics and morality, in regards to controversial practices, such as abortion, torture, etc and hypothetical situations questioning human nature. There is a plethora of topics that could be made in such a forum, and I believe there are questions that could be asked that have no real place in any of the forums listed, that would fit in an ethics forum.   So, I am curious LiveWire, how would you feel about such a forum?[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post The Last Magister Posted at 2:20 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 A forum created solely for the purpose of discussing ethics and morality, in regards to controversial practices, such as abortion, torture, etc and hypothetical situations questioning human nature. There is a plethora of topics that could be made in such a forum, and I believe there are questions that could be asked that have no real place in any of the forums listed, that would fit in an ethics forum.   So, I am curious LiveWire, how would you feel about such a forum?

Replies iHaveAlargePenis Posted at 7:58 pm on Dec. 5, 2008 Quote: from MixedDelight at 5:22 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 It'd be easier to just make one called "Laws and Government" or something, all of those things are topics controlled by the government that is either accepted or rejected by law. It's different from politics and really doesn't have it's own place. This would be smart. The Last Magister Posted at 2:31 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 Quote: from MixedDelight at 4:27 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 Quote: from TheLastMagister at 5:24 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 Quote: from MixedDelight at 4:22 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 It'd be easier to just make one called "Laws and Government" or something, all of those things are topics controlled by the government that is either accepted or rejected by law. It's different from politics and really doesn't have it's own place.    No, because laws and government do fall under politics, generally. Ethics and Morality would cover a broader spectrum as well, as opposed to limited to simple legal issues. But the topics of capital punishment and abortion ARE legal issues. Those are examples, it wouldn't be limited to those issues. What about issues such as abortion? What about the questions such as, "If you were in a burning building and had to pick someone you cared about, who would you pick?", in essence, it would be to discuss what is right and wrong not being limited to any one topic. The Last Magister Posted at 2:29 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 Quote: from JohnTheNormalOne at 4:24 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 Wouldn't that fit into the philosophy forum, which already exists? No, because philosophy is not the same as ethics, ethics is a branch of philosophy, but than again, philosophy already overlaps a number of other forums on this site, because it is such a general term, that branches are listed independently. For example, the political forum would not exist, nor would the science forum. If you would really like to think about it, philosophy encompasses all the forums, because they are all comprised of opinions and beliefs. Philosophy isn't limited to what it is normally associated with my friend. rozenmaiden101 Posted at 2:29 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 that would be helpful MixedDelight Posted at 2:27 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 Quote: from TheLastMagister at 5:24 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 Quote: from MixedDelight at 4:22 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 It'd be easier to just make one called "Laws and Government" or something, all of those things are topics controlled by the government that is either accepted or rejected by law. It's different from politics and really doesn't have it's own place. No, because laws and government do fall under politics, generally. Ethics and Morality would cover a broader spectrum as well, as opposed to limited to simple legal issues. But the topics of capital punishment and abortion ARE legal issues. x FENRIS x Posted at 2:27 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 I think that's a good idea. At the moment, the only place for such topics is religion & philosophy, but that leads to confusion between personal ethics and religiously dictated values. JohnTheNormalOne Posted at 2:24 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 Wouldn't that fit into the philosophy forum, which already exists? The Last Magister Posted at 2:24 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 Quote: from MixedDelight at 4:22 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 It'd be easier to just make one called "Laws and Government" or something, all of those things are topics controlled by the government that is either accepted or rejected by law. It's different from politics and really doesn't have it's own place. No, because laws and government do fall under politics, generally. Ethics and Morality would cover a broader spectrum as well, as opposed to limited to simple legal issues. kaylalynn2008 Posted at 2:24 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 i think it's a good idea, personally. MixedDelight Posted at 2:22 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 It'd be easier to just make one called "Laws and Government" or something, all of those things are topics controlled by the government that is either accepted or rejected by law. It's different from politics and really doesn't have it's own place. Renesmee Cullen Posted at 2:22 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 that's a stupid idea Randomaster Posted at 2:21 pm on Dec. 2, 2008 That works All 12 previous replies displayed.