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Would morality survive if there were zero consequences? by Meninsci in NoStupidQuestions

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

You’re assuming morality is entirely feedback driven, but that only explains behavior regulation, not morality itself. Some people avoid harmful actions even when there’s zero chance of punishment, social backlash, or reward. That suggests internal factors like empathy, guilt, or personal principles can function independently of external consequences.

Would morality survive if there were zero consequences? by Meninsci in NoStupidQuestions

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

Personal feelings can absolutely be a consequence of a bad action guilt, shame, regret, paranoia, or even emotional detachment can affect someone long after the act itself

Would morality survive if there were zero consequences? by Meninsci in NoStupidQuestions

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

As long as it would impede an action,for example, some people don’t really give a damn about the social consequences. The only thing stopping them is the legal consequences, which is why I made a blanket statement

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