A Discussion on Moral Purpose (original) (raw)

Morality is a term that was constructed through centuries as societies have formed and interchanged within the communities, an ensemble of likewise experienced humans and beings. Therefore, to define a moral action, it must be acknowledged that at least two subjects are being affected since what is right cannot exist without wrong, which means that there must be a duality within the term moral in any use. Therefore, I believe that any statement of “moral purpose” is actually uninvestigated from the beginning, since it provides a very individualistic perspective into a term that has been formed by a duality. This paper argues against Ayn Rand's quote "Accept the fact that the achievement of your happiness is the only moral purpose of your life, and that happiness — not pain or mindless self-indulgence- is the proof of your moral integrity, since it is the proof and the result of your loyalty to the achievement of your values" and offers a discussion on morality.