I cant really add more Dichotomies because you hit alot of them. So ill choose my preferences
My most developed Functions in my own percieved order: :Ni::Fi::Fe::Ti::Ne::Te::Si::Se:
Actual type: IEI
Dichotomy choices:
Moralist - Morals are a concept. I believe in the concept, therefore I believe in Morals as intrinsically beneficial. Nihilism IMO, is either a philosophical stance on subjectivism, or an excuse to excuse Self-absorbed behavior. Depending on the person.
Cognitivist - Proven is a tricky word. Morality is subjective, so you know, how can you prove an idea. And vice versa, how can you disprove an idea. But, i think Morality is definitely developed via cognitive processes. I really couldn't see someone argue the opposite with any sort of soundness or validity.
Moral Realist - Because variables and dynamics constantly change the context of a situation, There is no right moral stance that is applicable to all. Example: Murder is wrong. And i agree in theory that it is. However, should you murder a serial rapist to save the life of a child, if it was the only way? I think you should. I know i should. So murder isn't always wrong. In my opinion, Moral is fruitless without Ethic. And to have solid applicable Ethics you have to transpose your beliefs into the world realistically. Part of this is accepting that nothing is ever always black and white. Ying Yang Magic.
Utilitarian - I feel it is more moral to have a positive effect with a shitty action, than it is to do the "right" thing when it causes shitty consequences. I feel this way because I've been ingrained with the super-philosophy that the ultimate moral is love. And that to truly love, requires the ability to sacrifice of oneself for the benefit of what one loves. Not saying you have to, but i feel that if you can't, it's not really love. Ultimately it's the result that matters, because that's really what effects those you love. It's what they see; It's what shapes them. Following the right action, i feel is more of personal benefit. Which Cognitively is focused on helping yourself, rather than helping others. Morally, i feel that's corrupt, if one has to take priority. The priority should be the things you love and not yourself.
Subjectivist - What's understanding the moral if not a person? If the understanding is done outside of the self... well nothing was understood. Anything Conceptual is subjective. Bottom line. The brain itself is wired to understand any given "thing" in terms of a symbol that represents it. The brain processes information in Metaphor. Words are a metaphor for ideas. Names are a metaphor for people. There is no such thing(IMO) as objective understanding. Well, i guess if you believe in the secret or a similar philosophy you could make an arguement that the interconnectedness of all things exists objectively as a force outside of themselves. But even then, it connects to the individual, so even in that theory Subjectivity is still half of the interaction.
Retributive & Restorative - Some people can learn and strive to better themselves. Some people choose not to, and/or are just biologically incapable(personally, not sure if there's really a separation of the two, or even if either one is just a false idea people cling to because its comforting [examples. "I can't help but rape, im sick" & "they are all sicko's who only care about themselves"], either way, i can't say that either argument is wrong). Retribution and Restoration should be taken in a case by case basis. If their intention is to effect others negatively for their own pleasure, Reciprocate. Give them Retribution so you feel good. It's what they do. It's what they deserve. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. But, if genuinely their actions weren't purposefully harming others, they deserve restoration. That is, if they can actually alter their behavior. Now of course, the big issue here is how to intuit where they stand along this framework. As we are all people, our judgements/actions/inklings are fallible. We could be wrong. But deep down, i believe a strong person who has the heart of others in mind is capable of deciphering this riddle in a way that, although not perfect, is accurate to the extent of their compassion.
Also, i feel all Dichotomy in practice is a sliding scale.
Great thread IMO :thumbsup: