Comment on Can someone define "liberal" (in its use as an insult) for me?
Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 1 month ago
There are a lot of solid answers, but it’s good to remember that the US definition of a liberal, seems to be very different from the international definition. So, remember to keep context in mind, and whether it’s coming from an American or not.
cabbage@piefed.social 1 month ago
As a non-American with political science training, I think this is key to why I have found this particularly baffling.
It's like if you were having a casual conversation about pretty much anything and some overgrown child suddenly jumps in and starts screaming you're a filthy deontologist. Like, uhm, sure, but I'm not sure how that's relevant, and I also somehow doubt you know what that word means.
Nemo@midwest.social 1 month ago
Deontology is bankrupt as an ethical philosophy tho
cabbage@piefed.social 1 month ago
Haha, yeah - the deonthology hating child in my example came across as a little more reasonable than I perhaps wanted it to.
That said, I'm kind of a fan, even though I agree it's morally bankrupt. Most of my moral thinking revolves around making up excuses for Kant.
homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 1 month ago
As it is for all good-hearted people.