Let us once again visit etymological roots. Morality is “moral qualities,” so what is moral? From the Latin moralis meaning “proper behavior of a person in society.” Alright, let’s keep going. What is “proper”? “Adapted to some purpose, fit, apt; commendable, excellent.” In the context of moralis, behavior most adapted to, fit, or apt for life…
Tag: behavior
Words Poorly Used #34 — Legitimate
The use of the word legitimate is a source of confusion. Wisely or not, most folks tie legitimacy to legislation (for example, a legitimate search warrant). I prefer the use of the word natural to denote behavior in accord with natural law. [*] Kilgore
Words Poorly Used #33 — Shall
Thanks to Skyler for bringing up this word, shall, in this blogspace. There is a strong argument that any time this word and its variations are used relative to human behavior that it is poorly used. There is also a weak argument that it might be used in a process description, say in a statute…
Re: On Child Misbehavior
Very interesting thoughts by Skyler on child misbehavior. It is my understanding that ALL choices that everyone makes are done to fulfill some unmet need. Even if we are incorrect in our calculation that the need will be met or are unaware consciously of what that need is. What is “misbehavior” anyway but choices that…
On Child Misbehavior
I don’t think that children misbehave. Rather, I think they behave exactly as expected when either their needs are not being met, or when they are trying to meet their own needs as best they can at the moment and in their present environment. Think about it. When a child is coloring on the wall,…
Ender’s Game, Logic Fallacy, Waco
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Being True to Yourself
When I say to someone “I need to be true to myself” could I really be saying: “I want you to perceive me as I intend to be perceived without me going to the trouble of understanding things from your perspective”. In other words. If our behaviors are being perceived by others in a way…
Child Raising In Non-violent Cultures
Editor’s Pick. Written by Sarah McElroy. Some cultures on our planet are, or have been, basically non-aggressive, non-violent. That is, adult behavior includes few, if any, examples of war, homicide or intentional injury – physically or psychically – to other human beings. Cooperation, rather than competition, is the modus operandi, in contrast to our mainstream…
Cry Me a River
Send him mail. “Win-Win World” is an original column appearing sporadically on Thursdays at Everything-Voluntary.com, by Russell L. Roth. Russell is a 30-year marketing veteran and graduate of Jay Snelson’s “Science of Human Interaction” course (he calls it “Win/Win 101”). He has owned and operated businesses in advertising, real estate and internet marketing. He holds…
We Can Oppose Bigotry without the Politicians
Should the government coercively sanction business owners who, out of apparent religious conviction, refuse to serve particular customers? While such behavior is repugnant, the refusal to serve someone because of his or her race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation is nevertheless an exercise of self-ownership and freedom of nonassociation.