Jesse

[Jesse @123lmnoptuv]

@StonyUB Definitely agree that everyone has a place or can play a role in contributing to change. I think I make that clear a comment to the tweet you're responding to 🥂 #SP22

[Jesse @123lmnoptuv]

@Crab__Mentality @MatthewKurtP @nik_berardi @MFleik @abaker093 @DavidOo999 @kierstenmojica @No39544540 Practicality may lead to an "efficient" society. But virtue allows for a fuller one
#SP22

[Jesse @123lmnoptuv]

@Crab__Mentality @MatthewKurtP @nik_berardi @MFleik @abaker093 @DavidOo999 @kierstenmojica @No39544540 Perhaps not fully virtuous.
But the more important point is what a king should focus on when managing society. Should he work to maintain his own position or ensure his society thrives?
#SP22

[Jesse @123lmnoptuv]

@Crab__Mentality @MatthewKurtP @nik_berardi @MFleik @abaker093 @DavidOo999 @kierstenmojica @No39544540 No, it doesn't make transactions "wholely" virtuous. I'm afraid imperfections may always exist in whatever we do. But, again, that isn't an invitation to disregard having virtue as our "north star" #SP22

[Jesse @123lmnoptuv]

@Crab__Mentality @MatthewKurtP @nik_berardi @MFleik @abaker093 @DavidOo999 @kierstenmojica @No39544540 To add, many think of limitation or sacrifice of some kind when thinking of virtue. However, virtue may be more liberating than limiting #SP22

[Jesse @123lmnoptuv]

@Crab__Mentality @MatthewKurtP @nik_berardi @MFleik @abaker093 @DavidOo999 @kierstenmojica @No39544540 Then virtue is at least a given "concept" of the human condition. Like I said, there are different ways/reasons we might try to maintain a baseline. In doing so, virtue inevitably comes up. Very often too. #SP22

[Jesse @123lmnoptuv]

@Crab__Mentality @MatthewKurtP @MFleik @abaker093 @DavidOo999 @kierstenmojica @No39544540 Many of humanity's greatest achievements began with an idealistic thought. Often, failure to actualize a lofty idea even contributes to the successful development of another through unexpected ways. Why abandon virtue when it's a precondition of coming to grasp virtue #SP22

[Jesse @123lmnoptuv]

@MatthewKurtP @nik_berardi @Crab__Mentality @MFleik @abaker093 @DavidOo999 @kierstenmojica @No39544540 But our only option. The other would likely prove unsustainable. (2/2) #SP22

[Jesse @123lmnoptuv]

@MatthewKurtP @nik_berardi @Crab__Mentality @MFleik @abaker093 @DavidOo999 @kierstenmojica @No39544540 You could argue that wariness of conflict and fear of repercussions are what have maintained our existence. Both virtue and fear may have a place in our world, but if we are to build our world around one of these two notions, virtue may not only be the best choice... (1/2) #SP22

[Jesse @123lmnoptuv]

@AP_ZP_UB @Crab__Mentality @nik_berardi @MatthewKurtP @MFleik @abaker093 @DavidOo999 @kierstenmojica @No39544540 A place for virtue exists in both the intention of an action and the manifestation of the action #SP22

[Jesse @123lmnoptuv]

@Crab__Mentality @foucaultsbestie @ourMELANCHOLIA @StonyUB However, it would be wrong of the "not marginalized" to think injustice is not their problem. Real justice is a matter involving all and there is invaluable benefit to all in creating justice #SP22

[Jesse @123lmnoptuv]

@Crab__Mentality @foucaultsbestie @ourMELANCHOLIA @StonyUB The responsibility to address historical/continuing injustice does not, and should not, have to come from some notion of guilt, fault, or forced blame. Genuine justice comes from the willing contribution of all. Thus, I agree that it's unproductive to "point fingers" #SP22

[Jesse @123lmnoptuv]

As much as I understand the pride that comes with independence and "personal responsibility" (financially, day to day life, etc.), defining responsibility as never needing others seems a bit excessive and beside the point. #SP22

[Jesse @123lmnoptuv]

What do you think of when you think of personal responsibility? #SP22

[Jesse @123lmnoptuv]

To quote Young, "a responsible person tries to deliberate about options before acting, makes choices that seem to be the best for all affected, and worries about how the consequences of his or her action may adversely affect others." #SP22