"The 'fixed' part is the idea that a moral truth is self-evident and unchanging. For many of us, the notions that violence and slavery are wrong are such fixed ideas. We just can't imagine how a reasonable, well-intentioned person could take any other view."
"Then comes the 'fickle' part: Whoever can't see our fixed moral truths must be blinded by selfishness, irrationality or unruly passions. Those people must have a fickle moral sense, one easily derailed, deluded or overrun by amoral forces."
Moral principles are often seen as fixed truths, such as the wrongness of violence and slavery. However, people frequently hold differing views, leading to confusion about moral truths. The concept of fickle morality suggests that those who disagree are blinded by selfishness or irrationality. A new book offers a more optimistic perspective, suggesting that moral change is a natural part of human development and influenced by various factors throughout life and history.
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