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What are you most basic principles for life? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by RaptorBenn@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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So, I've been chatting with my buddies lately, and it's turned into a bunch of debates about right and wrong. I think I have a pretty solid moral compass, I'm not bragging haha, but most people I know can't really explain why something's right or wrong without getting all circular or contradicting themselves.

So, how do you figure out what to do? No judgment, just curious. I'll share my thoughts below.

Thanks!

Edit: Oh, all you lil' philosophers have brought me a cornicopia of thoughts and ideas. I'm going to take my time responding, I'm like Treebeard, never wanna be hasty.

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[–] MagicShel@lemmy.zip 29 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Leave a better world behind than you entered (to the extent you are able to as an individual).

[–] tdawg@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago

The cub scouts have a rule: leave the camp better than you found it

It's a great rule to apply to everything in your life. Small improvements add up over time and benefit those who come after

[–] RaptorBenn@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Define better for me

[–] MagicShel@lemmy.zip 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

There are lots of different meanings. Pick one. Make people happy. Leave something that will help the next generation, whether it's planting trees or a park bench or curing cancer. Be kind to people along the way to enable them to see the best in humanity. There are lots of ways to make things better. Just pick one and do it.

[–] RaptorBenn@lemmy.world 0 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I'm not asking for general ideas, do you have a definition you ascribe to, or does it just change to suit the situation

[–] Flagstaff@programming.dev 1 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago) (1 children)

Rather, why are you unable to define it for yourself? It's not that hard. Helping things towards balance (like helping any angry, sad, or greedy person to be less so, etc., or trying to heal a physical or emotional wound as appropriate) is a fine start.

[–] RaptorBenn@lemmy.world 1 points 49 minutes ago

How about instead of assuming i'm dumb, you answer th.. no fuck it. I dont think theres any value to be had here. Goodbye.