The Evolution of Human Morality: My Perspective
I believe that every human being, at some point in their lifetime, would have encountered this dilemma or question related to morality: “What makes a human being good? Are there fixed rules for being a good human, or do they evolve over time?”
Well, I have thought about it. It’s perplexing many times because whenever I give it deep thought, I find it quite challenging to arrive at a clear and unambiguous conclusion. What are you trying to convey, you may ask. Whatever perspective I am about to share has multiple layers to it, highlighting the selective nature of human morality, biases, uncertainties, influence of culture, politics, and other factors that influence our ethical judgements.
Selective Morality
Humans often exhibit selective morality. By this I mean that we determine what is moral based on our personal priorities and comfort levels. This selective approach means that as long as an idea, action, person, or entity does not cause discomfort, we generally accept it without question. However, when we face any kind of discomfort or inconvenience, regardless of its inherent morality, we oppose it.
For instance, consider our approach to disease-causing organisms. We have nearly eradicated certain types of polioviruses, justifying this on the grounds of protecting human…