Do you really believe that there is no human on earth that believes that the val...

ncallaway · on May 30, 2020

I think there exist such people. I think they are sociopaths. I would not interact with them.

> You would discriminate against people solely due to their feelings

Absolutely not! We were talking about beliefs and values, not feelings. I harbor no ill will against anyone for their feelings. As you say, feelings are mostly not under one’s own control.

But what you believe is well within your own power. If one believes a human life is worth less than some material possessions, then yes, I would remove that person from my life. That’s not a feeling. That’s a choice.

dependenttypes · on May 30, 2020

> I think there exist such people

In that case you certainly agree with "I do think however that for someone the value of looted goods can be greater than the random person who looted them" then, despite refusing it earlier.

> We were talking about beliefs and values, not feelings

This part was about sociopaths actually. Having certain feelings is enough to be a sociopath. Do you think that people choose to have ASPD?

> That’s not a feeling

Not feeling sad and not caring when some random person (it can even be someone from your own family) dies is related to feelings however. Something that is probably enough to get you considered as a sociopath by some.

> That’s a choice

Beliefs are a choice now? You do not choose to believe in something, rather, you get convinced due to some event, and this is often not possible depending on your feelings. I do not think that someone can believe that the life of someone who looted their store is all holy and important when they can't feel an emotion when someone dies.

> I would not interact with them.

Mind if I ask why? What would you (or society) gain if you refuse to interact with them? You would discriminate against them just for believing in something?