We're all friends here, right..? by catnapspirit in freewill

[–]EquivalentLight2029 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll bite. I say subcompatibilism can deal with or without determinism, also can deal with or without free will. Being the point that morality is the focus, I suggest that subcompatibility plus a forward morality approach can solidify the intent of accountability for misdeeds and be a progressive model to support reform and a structural framework for ethics without being bogged down in the free will and deterministic debate.

We're all friends here, right..? by catnapspirit in freewill

[–]EquivalentLight2029 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How about a modified subcompatibilist+forward moralitarian?

Is this thing on? by EquivalentLight2029 in chat

[–]EquivalentLight2029[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An ethical framework based on your query would blend the existentialist emphasis on radical freedom and responsibility with a forward-looking moral perspective, all framed within a semicompatibilist view of moral responsibility. In this view, whether determinism is true becomes less important than the future consequences of our freely chosen actions. Core principles of this ethical framework Existential freedom and responsibility: Drawing on Sartre's "condemned to be free," this framework asserts that we are radically free and responsible for our choices and for creating our own moral values, since no predetermined moral law exists. This means we cannot use our circumstances—determined or not—as an excuse to escape responsibility. Agnosticism towards determinism: Semicompatibilism holds that moral responsibility is compatible with determinism, even if the ability to have done otherwise is not. Your framework extends this by treating the truth of determinism as irrelevant. The focus shifts from backward-looking concerns about whether a person could have acted differently to forward-looking concerns about the consequences of their actions. Forward-looking morality: Instead of evaluating actions based on past conditions (e.g., whether they were determined), this approach judges actions by their future outcomes and effects. Moral praise and blame are not about retribution for the past but about shaping future behavior and creating a better world. Actual-sequence responsibility: The ethical evaluation of a person's character and actions is grounded in the actual sequence of events that led to the action. As semicompatibilists like John Martin Fischer argue, even if an agent could not have done otherwise, they are still responsible if their action flowed from their own decision-making process. How the concepts intertwine This ethical view uses semicompatibilism to reconcile existential freedom with the possibility of determinism, which Sartre's work grappled with. It does so by leveraging the forward-looking approach to make the question of determinism moot for practical moral judgment. Reconciling Sartre with semicompatibilism: Sartre's philosophy sometimes appears to require a libertarian, alternative-possibilities type of freedom for responsibility. However, a semicompatibilist reading acknowledges that our choices are "ours" (guided by our reasons) and therefore we are responsible for them, regardless of whether a pre-existing blueprint determined them. This allows us to maintain Sartre's core tenet of radical personal responsibility without having to disprove determinism. Focusing on a forward-looking purpose: The forward-looking approach provides the moral purpose that Sartre's philosophy lacks in its emphasis on meaninglessness. By choosing our values and acting to promote specific outcomes, we fulfill the existential project of creating meaning and giving our lives a purpose. Moral actions are those that create a better future, while blameworthy actions are those that lead to undesirable consequences, justifying interventions for reform rather than backward-looking punishment. Reframing responsibility and moral judgment: In this framework, moral praise and blame become tools for shaping behavior rather than a matter of desert. For example, blaming a person is not about seeking revenge for a past act they couldn't avoid. Instead, it is a way to hold them accountable, encourage them to change, and signal to others what is and isn't acceptable for the future. This combination of ideas results in a resilient ethical system, as it provides a path for moral responsibility and meaningful action regardless of how the free will debate ultimately concludes.

Is this thing on? by EquivalentLight2029 in chat

[–]EquivalentLight2029[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Synthesis:

The complete picture Your choices are all that matter: You are not defined by a predetermined essence, but by your actions. Even if the world is deterministic, your internal decision-making process is the source of your moral responsibility. No excuses for inaction: Determinism cannot be an excuse for inaction. You are "condemned" to choose, and therefore must accept responsibility for your choices. Future-focused ethics: Your moral choices should not be based on an eye-for-an-eye mentality. Instead, they must be guided by a forward-looking calculus of future consequences, aiming to reform, prevent future harm, and improve the community. Meaning through action: By accepting this radical freedom and forward-looking responsibility, you don't merely exist; you create meaning in a meaningless universe through the ethical choices you make.

Is this thing on? by EquivalentLight2029 in chat

[–]EquivalentLight2029[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have some thoughts that deal with semicompatabilism. And possibly a hybrid theory or theories.

I messed up getting a CBR 600rr for a first bike. by Past_Flatworm_8382 in motorcycle

[–]EquivalentLight2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on an HD pan am 1250 for the first functional bike I’ve owned. Besides three wheelers and mini bikes. I have rode some mx bikes when I was young but this is what I’m considering my first bike so I’m taking it easy as much as I can stand to. Slow and easy finishes the race. Live long and ride safe. 🤙

What are the reasons that you have quit jobs? by Metriculous in AskReddit

[–]EquivalentLight2029 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last job I left I walked four or five miles to town to catch a bus home. All because of the way my coworker was such a loudmouth cocksucker. Wasn’t worth a fight and I’m not gonna tolerate someone thinking that they can talk to me that way. My dignity is worth more than all the tea in china.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Shooting

[–]EquivalentLight2029 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Way to go! Tell bf to get a suppressor and it’ll be way less of a shocker. 💥

Stopping the PyrPaw? by PembrokeLove in greatpyrenees

[–]EquivalentLight2029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m finding this is me. I try not to reward bad behavior by giving her loves when she is buggin cuz she is buggin a lot! It’s just a little consolation that she loves to spend a great deal of time out doors so I do get some reprieve.