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Can actions which cause no harm be immoral?
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It seems we define morality in completely different ways. I see morality as an overarching principle(s) concerned with right or wrong behaviour. If an action can be considered right and wrong at the same time, then there is no such principle and no morality. Principles that makes sense (to me) would be ones concerned with avoiding unnecessary harm, increasing happiness, or something which all humanity would generally be interested in.
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When building a moral system, we need to have some objective system of axioms to build it upon; a moral system cannot exist in a vacuum and has to be attached to something depending on the objective reality. However, the objective reality is prone to subjective interpretations, varying from individual to individual - hence, from my point of view, every individual should build their own moral system, as it is the only way to stay true to one's nature.
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Can an action that is immoral not hurt someone?
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What if 6 of 10 pirates say it's OK to kill you and gang rape your woman? Is that moral? Going by your own example, it's kosher.
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I don't see how an immoral act can happen without harm, but I am open to examples to the contrary.
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