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Old 01-31-2009, 02:08 PM   #30
peter12
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Originally Posted by photon View Post
That's what I'm saying, a biological imperative can give a reason as to why something happens, but of course doesn't mean that that behaviour is justified. Men may feel a biological urge to sleep with as many women as possible, but that doesn't justify breaking a commitment.

I totally agree, many behaviours are socially unacceptable despite being biologically driven, and that's fine.

Though I think the definition of what's socially acceptable can change over time as well and that's fine too.
I think you need to explain this point a lot more. Cultural change does not always correspond with good ethics. Where does the source of healthy social change come from?
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