Sep 6, 2025 · Arbitrary in the sense there is no qualitative difference. Both would be equally obedient to his command and in this sense things like morality and justice operate as …

Nov 14, 2025 · Some authorities argue exactly your point: the IDL is a modern, arbitrary convention that shouldn't override the natural flow of days established from creation. From this …

Nov 14, 2025 · Seems rather arbitrary to start with the Constitution, as if it didn't take the Revolutionary war to start the whole process that led to it. It is not arbitrary. @Bradskii …

Sep 29, 2025 · If all morality is just arbitrary anyway, one arbitrary standard is as good as any other. If you want to talk, you'll have to present me with a reason for thinking you're capable of …

Sep 29, 2025 · It seems as moral as Nicomachean ethics to me. What is your point? Just pointing out an inconsistency in your denial of real morality, since by claiming that your feelings have …

Oct 5, 2025 · Result: The God Equation collapses into arbitrary numerology. But: The crucifixion’s 3–6–9 timeline remains historically plausible, yet its symbolic depth is neutered. Skeptic’s …

Apr 29, 2017 · The cards simply contain arbitrary sub-rules and conditions that you employ to reach a win condition. There's no real magic there. The fluff on the cards is just to give some …

Nov 14, 2025 · And belief systems are far more relevant than you give credit for, as they inform character and competence. But then again, your judgment is more or less arbitrary so why …

Oct 27, 2025 · They did not consider such readings fanciful or arbitrary because they had a different view of reality from us moderns. Ancient interpreters assumed a connection between …

Sep 29, 2025 · Wasn't me. @Bradskii tried to get me to bite on hypotheticals while I primarily focused on the is-ought problem and the arbitrary nature of his understanding of morality. I did …