The ethics of self realization : a radical subjectivism, bounded by realism

Abstract

In this paper I will present my metaethical theory that even though morality is socially dependent (relativism) there are still universal principles (realism). Morality is socially dependent in the fact that rights and wrongs do not exist outside of a moral framework, but morality gains universality due to an inevitable value creation that is tied to self-consciousness and will be valued in any society. This value is self-realization. Self-consciousness is driven towards itself and desires to know itself, and although the particulars of any moral framework cannot strictly be said to be moral or immoral, a framework that does not allow the self to selfrealize is universally immoral.