Dear Gut,
You’re that quiet voice we sometimes ignore and sometimes can’t escape. You twist when something feels off, you settle when something feels right, and you nag us when we try to justify what we know deep down isn’t right. Ethical objectivism isn’t just about written rules; it’s also about recognizing that sometimes, the compass is built into us.
We’ve all had those moments when something just feels wrong, even if no one’s told us it is. That gut feeling is like an internal moral barometer. It’s the same sensation that brings guilt when we’ve crossed a line, or that sense of peace when we’ve done the right thing. It’s not perfect, and it can be shaped by experience, but it’s a hint that maybe some ethical truths are hardwired into us.
So, dear Gut, you remind us that ethics isn’t just about external rules; it’s also about listening to that inner voice. It’s about recognizing that sometimes, we know what’s right and wrong because we feel it, not because someone told us.
And as we look for ethical objectivism, we’ll consider that maybe these gut feelings are another piece of that universal moral puzzle. They’re not the whole answer, but they’re a clue that points us toward something bigger than any single culture or time.
Still trusting our instincts,
~ The Radical Left