we can attempt to understand them through relative criteria such as positive emotions and pain. If we seek to do good, it might consist of promoting joy — Cadet John Kervensley
I agree. ‘The good’ is hollow in itself, as is evil, pain and suffering. They only make sense in relation to goals and the obstacles that stand in the way of our achieving them, and how we understand these goals is contingent.'the good' is a functional term like 'rock climbing'. It picks out something, from a perspective, which fulfills the function to which Good has been ascribed by the subject. It's not empty, but it's hollow, for the most part — AmadeusD
what we consider good or bad is shaped by our era, beliefs, and social values. — Cadet John Kervensley
An interesting avenue is to associate good with positive emotions. — Cadet John Kervensley
Both perspectives are valid, as good and evil are felt subjectively, depending on one's experience and position. — Cadet John Kervensley
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