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@fmf saidMy initial response, 'no' phobias are morally unsound, if we are understanding a phobia as 'an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.' (Dictionary definition - for sonship's benefit). - 'Fear' is something out of our control and falls outside of moral choices or judgements.
Which -isms and -phobias do you think are morally unsound?
'Isms' on the other hand are invariably unsound in the moral department as they often involve wilful discrimination or persecution. Take for example racism or sexism.
I accept however that phobias can result in 'isms' so could perhaps be argued to be indirectly unsound or precursors to immorality.
@ghost-of-a-duke saidMasochism, sadism, voyeurism....Can anyone think of any good or wholesome 'isms'?
My initial response, 'no' phobias are morally unsound, if we are understanding a phobia as 'an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.' (Dictionary definition - for sonship's benefit). - 'Fear' is something out of our control and falls outside of moral choices or judgements.
'Isms' on the other hand are invariably unsound in the moral department as ...[text shortened]... an result in 'isms' so could perhaps be argued to be indirectly unsound or precursors to immorality.
I suppose if one were to discriminate against schisms, one would be guilty of schismism?
@indonesia-phil saidI'll respond to this later after several strong coffees.
Masochism, sadism, voyeurism....Can anyone think of any good or wholesome 'isms'?
I suppose if one were to discriminate against schisms, one would be guilty of schismism?
@indonesia-phil saidCoffee-ism.
Masochism, sadism, voyeurism....Can anyone think of any good or wholesome 'isms'?
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