Aug 24 2008
Video: “Life as the Origin and Basis of Morality – Part 2 of 2” by G. Stolyarov II | The Rational Argumentator
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Life as the Origin and Basis of Morality – Part 2 of 2 – Video
G. Stolyarov II
Issue CLXXI - August 24, 2008
In the second half of this two-part video series, Mr. Stolyarov discusses the fundamental alternative of life versus death that every human being faces and the impossibility of consistently choosing death without dropping dead on the spot. Implicitly, every one of us chooses life, so every one of us needs a system of ethics that answers the question of how one ought to live. Mr. Stolyarov outlines a three-tiered system of basic morality which follows from embracing life. The first tier of morality is doing no harm to others. The second tier of morality is inflicting no harm upon oneself. The third tier of morality consists of civility and integrity. These views of morality can be embraced by anybody who values individual human life – irrespective of other religious beliefs or lack thereof.
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G. Stolyarov II is a science fiction novelist, independent philosophical essayist, poet, amateur mathematician, composer, contributor to Enter Stage Right, Le Quebecois Libre, Rebirth of Reason, and the Ludwig von Mises Institute, Senior Writer for The Liberal Institute, and Editor-in-Chief of The Rational Argumentator, a magazine championing the principles of reason, rights, and progress. Mr. Stolyarov’s works have been published on GrasstopsUSA.com. He also posts his articles on Helium.com and Associated Content to assist the spread of rational ideas. His newest science fiction novel is Eden against the Colossus. His latest non-fiction treatise is A Rational Cosmology. His most recent play is Implied Consent. You can also view his YouTube Videos. Mr. Stolyarov can be contacted at gennadystolyarovii@yahoo.com.
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