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Old 07-05-2010, 08:59 AM   #639
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You might be right but it is probably always possible to find exceptions, or at least cases where it is difficult to see what self-interest is being served, in relation to some bit of behaviour. What does one do with those cases?
Plead lack of data, or assume someone acting in a manner outside their own self-interest is, by definition, insane.

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You might be right there too, but then we're not outside of philosophical discussion, we're on a discussion thread discussing philosophy.
Q. What'll happen when philosophers find the ultimate solution to all the ethical problems humanity will ever face?
A. Nothing.

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