I always wanted to ask a moral nihilist this (any on Marina Sirtis?).
Just one question.
Why wouldn't science apply to human ethics too? Science can help us build a better mouse trap, bake a better cake, fight a better war, etc. Shouldn't it help us find the best moral system?
Plus I'm guessing even moral nihilists think there's a moral system better than the rest. Mercy instead of cruelty? Love instead of hate? Happiness and well-being instead of hardship? And when is inflicting pain ever right? Because isn't pain always a horrible thing to go thru? Who ever says it's nice? Some people think it's sometimes necessary or unavoidable. But I've never heard anyone say it's nice or they enjoyed it.
See what I mean?
Have you seen the movie Gatacca? I think it does a wonderful job of exploring this question, as well as coming up with a suitable answer. If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend giving it a watch. Anyhow, that’s the perspective I agree with.
How?