Many academics have deep moral and political convictions.
There seems to be no consistent way, however, to keep such principles from dissolving the moral traditions they themselves affirm. If one believes that our species is no more than what has so far evolved, there is hardly a convincing basis for treating all people as having equal rights or for special concerns for the weak and the disadvantaged. Marsden's point is similar to that raised by Cheney in another entry in this section. Unless, of course, you're the Superman. Return to the main page.