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Christopher Brown on The Distance Between Our Moral Intutions, Commitments, and Actions
Everyday moral experiences show a significant gap between our moral intuitions, commitments, and actions. Merely thinking rightly doesn't always translate into doing the right thing, whether at a political or individual level. Despite recognizing societal issues like homelessness, many fail to act due to personal concerns and daily distractions. History has shown that the mere realization of moral wrongs rarely leads to action or change. Therefore, collective movements and concerted efforts to address moral issues should be seen as extraordinary occurrences worth understanding, rather than commonplace responses to inhumanity.
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