If I was old, which I ain’t, but if I was I’d probably say something an Old Person would say and make a point about how the now fully institutionalized and systemic cultural zeitgeist devalues critical thinking in favor of emotional advocacy.
Agree. Living a life ruled only by emotion would be simple and easy. The results and impacts of such a life upon others be damned. Although it feels righteous, it is ultimately a selfish way to live. Morality asks us to develop self-control and the ability to reason beyond emotion. This is not simple or easy. It requires hard work, self-denial and education. Too many prefer ease. Love and hate are similar. It's much easier to hate and destroy than it is to love and build which also requires hard work, self-denial and education. (from an actual old person)
Agree. Living a life ruled only by emotion would be simple and easy. The results and impacts of such a life upon others be damned. Although it feels righteous, it is ultimately a selfish way to live. Morality asks us to develop self-control and the ability to reason beyond emotion. This is not simple or easy. It requires hard work, self-denial and education. Too many prefer ease. Love and hate are similar. It's much easier to hate and destroy than it is to love and build which also requires hard work, self-denial and education. (from an actual old person)
Gotta use that noggin. Great piece, Par.