And, I think that enlarging one's sphere of interest is a good thing. Seemingly people do agree with this from what posts I gather, perhaps exempt Sir2u. — Posty McPostface
LOL! The help I received enabled me to go to college and get a well-paying job and pay lots of taxes. — Relativist
Why do I need to widen my sphere of interest? — Sir2u
As I have already stated, I do try to help when it is possible. — Sir2u
What is the "this" that you refer to? — Sir2u
Do you honestly expect me or anyone else to provide any other kind of evidence. — Sir2u
I am not even sure it could be called evidence because it is not used to prove any point. — Sir2u
But we all know that you use non standard definitions most of the time, so I will just ignore it.
Who gives a shit what you believe.
Or maybe you don't understand what I said. — Sir2u
Given a utilitarian rationale, yes. If the money is spent on bettering the lives of other people, instead of starting wars or such. — Posty McPostface
starving children dosent want the bible, they want water, leave the bible at home. — Aleksander Kvam
No, I have not heard of them before. After looking at their webpage, I find it incredible that all of their branches are in developed counties. Maybe that is why they manage to do some good. I don't know if they work in the third world countries but if they do they are probably not have much success. — Sir2u
That's not what I asked. I asked how you can be satisfied with things as they are, which is one way of interpreting your remark that you're not sure whether there is more to be done. — Sapientia
The current state of things in terms relevant to what we're discussing - politically, ethically, economically, socially, culturally. The status quo. — Sapientia
That suggests that you believe that there are people who need help. So, why did you say that you're not sure whether there is more to be done? — Sapientia
Do you honestly believe that that would be such an outlandish expectation? There is probably data out there, and this is a philosophy forum after all. — Sapientia
Of course it could be called evidence. It would be evidence. What are you talking about? And the relevant point would obviously be whether or not most people help others to the extent that they are able. — Sapientia
Ah. I wondered how long it would take before you resorted to that level of response. Better cut it off here then. — Sapientia
And just where did I say that I was in disagreement with enlarging ones sphere of interest? — Sir2u
Are the other peoples lives in need of bettering because they don't want to work, or because they have so many kids that they have to stay home and look after them.
Would it be moral to give money to both? — Sir2u
Isn't that irrelevant? — Posty McPostface
Besides, if one were to address the issue of people scrounging off of welfare, then that's a small minority, I think. — Posty McPostface
Well, you gotta start somewhere. And, I think that enlarging one's sphere of interest is a good thing. Seemingly people do agree with this from what posts I gather, perhaps exempt Sir2u. — Posty McPostface
That's nothing compared to the damage Trump has done. Count your blessings over there in the UK. USA, don't care. The welfare state for the rich is too damn important to change. — Posty McPostface
Straight out of the "demonizing stereotypes for use by right-wing morons" playbook. :roll: — Sapientia
Are the other peoples lives in need of bettering because they don't want to work, or because they have so many kids that they have to stay home and look after them.
Would it be moral to give money to both? — Sir2u
starving children dosent want the bible, they want water, leave the bible at home. — Aleksander Kvam
Don't worry. He could benefit from taking a leaf out of your book. — Sapientia
Maybe through empathy? I think a human-connection and interaction must be established before there is an interest for someone to help "complete strangers". The way I see it anyway... — Aleksander Kvam
To me its a little bit about not wanting to carry the weight of the world on my shoulders. I have my one to carry. — Aleksander Kvam
To be honest, im not used to "compassion" and that is my short coming and probally the reason im not empathic enough to help. — Aleksander Kvam
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