#5 - The Art of Decision Making
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The dual meanings of 'should' and its connection to creativity and morality
The word 'should' holds two distinct meanings: one being the proposed solution to a creative dilemma, arising from the process of problem-solving and the exploration of multiple possibilities before arriving at a conclusion. The other meaning of 'should' pertains to inner conflict concerning desires and moral considerations. It involves the tension between wanting to do something but feeling that one shouldn't, which is often associated with moral reasoning. Morality, according to some theories, is viewed as the reason we refrain from certain actions despite our primal instincts. However, this perspective is criticized as a flawed representation of moral thinking, indicating a misunderstanding of the complexities of morality.
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