Ethics

[Doug Pensinger]

It seems eminently logical to me that ethics evolved in part as a survival 
mechanism for those that had a physical disadvantage and an intellectual 
advantage.  For instance, a shaman that convinced his community that the 
spirits punished those who killed their spiritual leaders would stand a 
better chance of survival and would increase his power within the 
community.  Thus, imposing ethics upon a community becomes not only a 
means to create order, but also a means for intellectuals to thrive.

--
Doug
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