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Originally posted by Pooeypants,
In order for us to establish moral absolutes we have to observe the entire universe and find that it correlates to our own views of morality. Until we can do that, morals will remain relative. |
(1) we don't need to formulate or advocate a particular set of moral absolutes to argue that they in fact exist. analogously, we don't need to invent A.I. before we can argue that it is possible. Plato didn't need to find his 'forms' to argue his theory of forms. Your argument does not foreclose the debate.
(2) quote: "morals will remain relative."
it's not clear to me why relativism merits the default position. the alternative seems equally valid: "morals will remain absolute, until shown to be relative." (indeed, modern society codifies a basic sort of absolute morality in the form of criminal justice).
it's more fair to say: morals will remain ambiguous until either side is compelling. that way, presumption favors neither and the debate is even.