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So, if you now take these concepts to the fields of morality and ethics, for objectivism you would need to break down a complex topic (pick abortion) into individual fragments. Eventually, you will end up at the question "what is good" which gets you into a lot of readings. There is the Platonian discussions of good vs. evil (The Republic), you got the Macchiavellian notion of "good is what is good for the state" (The Prince) all the way over to modern leadership theory. Highly interesting stuff, but no simple final answer at the end. Thus, I do not believe in moral objectivism as I think the two are contradictory in terms.

Marine Biology and being good stewards.

on this threadActivists move to save Delta smelt
Address:http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1593650/posts

I posted an actual Global study #9 which brings a better objective to the original story of the smelt.

How can someone do a study on a portion of the marine food chain without looking at the whole picture as I feel Dr. Paulie makes the attempt too.

In my simplistic view through what we see on tv documentaries via the media they don't seem to get into the dry details of how conclusions were made and so it makes me question the truth on many subjects.

I guess going back and studying my faith and something like marine eco systems I am trying to build on what is the truth. Reading opinions was the first step to learning years ago but it time to understand science and theology throughout history. OK I am still thinking about your posts so uit may be awhile.

I was reading out loud to another person from this youth Catholic guide.

The capacity to think and make free choices, we have an important dignity:

Example from the book We see a man walking his dog on a leash and think nothing of it, yet if his wife was on the end of the leash we would become upset. OK I said but the friend said not unless the wife enjoyed the submisiveness and wanted to be on the leash.
(I don't think that was the point Mister)
OK but on with the book saying because we are human beings we have rational "souls" this great capacity for thinking and choosing, whereas animals and plants do not.