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To: Hank Kerchief
The evidence is human nature. One cannot steal without violating the requirement of one's own nature.

To understand that, however, requires one to understand what the nature of man is, and what the requirements of that nature are, and, then, how stealing is a violation of that nature. No creature can live successfully in violation of its own nature, but man is the only creature capable of choosing to do just that.

My questions were, "Is there, on your view, clear objective reason from observable evidence that theft is wrong? What, on your view, is the evidence?"

What aspects of human nature do you wish me to observe?

We might make more progress if you list the relevant observable evidence and spell out the reasoning from this observable evidence.

Thank you.

233 posted on 01/01/2004 2:17:59 PM PST by possible
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To: possible
We might make more progress if you list the relevant observable evidence and spell out the reasoning from this observable evidence.

We might, but I am an autodidact and I expect others to be also. If you really want the answers to these questions, first try examining some of the material at the links I provided. I told there is no short answer and I am not enclined to give free lessons in philosophy.

I do not mean to be harsh and am perfectly willing to answer specific questions; but, what you are aksing for would require just such a course.

I will even try to answer your current question, but first, you must answer a question for me. What do you believe the purpose of your life is?

Hank

234 posted on 01/01/2004 5:37:45 PM PST by Hank Kerchief
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