You now know at least one. Though I try to base my actions on solid
rational thought as much as possible, it is not possible to derive
normative values from descriptive premises, so I must have some basic
normative values which I cannot rationally justify. In my case, that
value is life; I choose to value life, and to devalue death and
violence. I have no reasons to do so, only personal choice.
I can choose actions rationally to achieve my values, but one
cannot choose values by reason. I refuse on rational grounds to
speculate about supernatural beings, so I am left with personal
choice as my source of values. I choose life.
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