I am The Dark Wanderer

Please post all introductions in this forum. Tell us how you found the philosophy forums, what interests you about philosophy, and a little about you, such as your age, where you live, what you do for a living, etc.
Post Reply
User avatar
The Dark Wanderer
New Trial Member
Posts: 2
Joined: October 21st, 2016, 6:57 pm

I am The Dark Wanderer

Post by The Dark Wanderer »

I sought out a forum like this primarily to help make sense of my own morals, or lack there of.

I have grown disillusioned with dogmas and absolutism. With rules and commandments whit little relation to actual life and no foundation in logic or common sense.

Like Sartre, I have come to the realisation we must make and live by our own morals which we express by our actions.

Such a moral code for my own use must be based on these principles:

Cause and effect

Instinct

Empathy

The will to power

Survival

Noncompliance with absolutism and dogma, but adherence to a middle way. Where no extreme view is held.

The pursuit of happiness, both internal and external.

So, I am looking for help in developing a guideline from which to live by.
User avatar
Roel
Posts: 365
Joined: April 11th, 2013, 10:02 am
Favorite Philosopher: Hegel

Re: I am The Dark Wanderer

Post by Roel »

Hello and welcome to the forum The Dark Wanderer.

You might like our Ethics and Morality sub-forum.
"Genuine tragedies in the world are not conflicts between right and wrong. They are conflicts between two rights." - Friedrich Hegel
User avatar
Spiral Out
Posts: 5014
Joined: June 26th, 2012, 10:22 am

Re: I am The Dark Wanderer

Post by Spiral Out »

There is no framework that can be applied universally. All is relative. All is subjective. Do what feels right no matter what others might say you should do.
Dedicated to the fine art of thinking.
User avatar
Sy Borg
Site Admin
Posts: 14992
Joined: December 16th, 2013, 9:05 pm

Re: I am The Dark Wanderer

Post by Sy Borg »

I've found the following approach to morality to be grounding:

- enjoy and appreciate the good things

- operate with a light touch (ie. minimise damage)

- try to make yourself useful

- forgive frailty in both yourself and others.
Dissimulation
Posts: 37
Joined: March 23rd, 2017, 12:38 pm

Re: I am The Dark Wanderer

Post by Dissimulation »

hello Dark Wanderer. Why 'must' those principles be included? without having developed an ethical or moral methodology it appears unreasonable to contend what principles 'must' be implied. In order to overcome 'Dogmas' you ought to be careful not to succumb to its often cunning nature. The principles you included are general and may be interpreted or expressed in a way that ironically leads you to untruth. If this moral system is intended to mandate your actions (is that absolutism?) and you reject absolutism ( define?) that methodology requires first that you determine what it is you value and why/how you value it. I speculate Sartre would be dismayed if you concluded from his work shared principles. Its a massive undertaking but you have already recognized a desire to do so. Fear and Trembling by Kierkegaard offers some considerable insight into such a task (personally). I recently joined myself and as mentioned by Roel the ethics sub-forum may offer insight.
Post Reply

Return to “Introductions”

2023/2024 Philosophy Books of the Month

Entanglement - Quantum and Otherwise

Entanglement - Quantum and Otherwise
by John K Danenbarger
January 2023

Mark Victor Hansen, Relentless: Wisdom Behind the Incomparable Chicken Soup for the Soul

Mark Victor Hansen, Relentless: Wisdom Behind the Incomparable Chicken Soup for the Soul
by Mitzi Perdue
February 2023

Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature: How Civilization Destroys Happiness

Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature: How Civilization Destroys Happiness
by Chet Shupe
March 2023

The Unfakeable Code®

The Unfakeable Code®
by Tony Jeton Selimi
April 2023

The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are

The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are
by Alan Watts
May 2023

Killing Abel

Killing Abel
by Michael Tieman
June 2023

Reconfigurement: Reconfiguring Your Life at Any Stage and Planning Ahead

Reconfigurement: Reconfiguring Your Life at Any Stage and Planning Ahead
by E. Alan Fleischauer
July 2023

First Survivor: The Impossible Childhood Cancer Breakthrough

First Survivor: The Impossible Childhood Cancer Breakthrough
by Mark Unger
August 2023

Predictably Irrational

Predictably Irrational
by Dan Ariely
September 2023

Artwords

Artwords
by Beatriz M. Robles
November 2023

Fireproof Happiness: Extinguishing Anxiety & Igniting Hope

Fireproof Happiness: Extinguishing Anxiety & Igniting Hope
by Dr. Randy Ross
December 2023

Beyond the Golden Door: Seeing the American Dream Through an Immigrant's Eyes

Beyond the Golden Door: Seeing the American Dream Through an Immigrant's Eyes
by Ali Master
February 2024

2022 Philosophy Books of the Month

Emotional Intelligence At Work

Emotional Intelligence At Work
by Richard M Contino & Penelope J Holt
January 2022

Free Will, Do You Have It?

Free Will, Do You Have It?
by Albertus Kral
February 2022

My Enemy in Vietnam

My Enemy in Vietnam
by Billy Springer
March 2022

2X2 on the Ark

2X2 on the Ark
by Mary J Giuffra, PhD
April 2022

The Maestro Monologue

The Maestro Monologue
by Rob White
May 2022

What Makes America Great

What Makes America Great
by Bob Dowell
June 2022

The Truth Is Beyond Belief!

The Truth Is Beyond Belief!
by Jerry Durr
July 2022

Living in Color

Living in Color
by Mike Murphy
August 2022 (tentative)

The Not So Great American Novel

The Not So Great American Novel
by James E Doucette
September 2022

Mary Jane Whiteley Coggeshall, Hicksite Quaker, Iowa/National Suffragette And Her Speeches

Mary Jane Whiteley Coggeshall, Hicksite Quaker, Iowa/National Suffragette And Her Speeches
by John N. (Jake) Ferris
October 2022

In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All

In It Together: The Beautiful Struggle Uniting Us All
by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes
November 2022

The Smartest Person in the Room: The Root Cause and New Solution for Cybersecurity

The Smartest Person in the Room
by Christian Espinosa
December 2022

2021 Philosophy Books of the Month

The Biblical Clock: The Untold Secrets Linking the Universe and Humanity with God's Plan

The Biblical Clock
by Daniel Friedmann
March 2021

Wilderness Cry: A Scientific and Philosophical Approach to Understanding God and the Universe

Wilderness Cry
by Dr. Hilary L Hunt M.D.
April 2021

Fear Not, Dream Big, & Execute: Tools To Spark Your Dream And Ignite Your Follow-Through

Fear Not, Dream Big, & Execute
by Jeff Meyer
May 2021

Surviving the Business of Healthcare: Knowledge is Power

Surviving the Business of Healthcare
by Barbara Galutia Regis M.S. PA-C
June 2021

Winning the War on Cancer: The Epic Journey Towards a Natural Cure

Winning the War on Cancer
by Sylvie Beljanski
July 2021

Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream

Defining Moments of a Free Man from a Black Stream
by Dr Frank L Douglas
August 2021

If Life Stinks, Get Your Head Outta Your Buts

If Life Stinks, Get Your Head Outta Your Buts
by Mark L. Wdowiak
September 2021

The Preppers Medical Handbook

The Preppers Medical Handbook
by Dr. William W Forgey M.D.
October 2021

Natural Relief for Anxiety and Stress: A Practical Guide

Natural Relief for Anxiety and Stress
by Dr. Gustavo Kinrys, MD
November 2021

Dream For Peace: An Ambassador Memoir

Dream For Peace
by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah
December 2021