When we say the war in Ukraine (or anything else) is immoral, I would like to know what we mean by this. Are we only saying, as some people suggest, that we disapprove of it? Is morality just a statement of personal or group preference? And, if not, then what is it? Can we find out what is moral by voting on it, or is there some other method we can agree upon?
I'm not suggesting we talk about a recent UK Supreme Court decision, but it seems a very relevant example of the kind of struggle we have here: many people were quick to tell the world that the decision was right/wrong, but can anyone suggest any grounds for judging the morality of this decision, beyond their personal preferences and allegiances?
(For more, please see the article: What Do We Mean By Morality?)
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