Morality arises from sentiment from "summary" of A Treatise of Human Nature: Texts by David Hume
The foundation of morality lies in human sentiment rather than reason. Our moral judgments are not derived from logical deduction or rational analysis, but rather from our feelings and emotions. It is our sentiments that shape our moral beliefs and guide our actions. We do not arrive at moral principles through a process of reasoning, but instead, we feel a sense of approval or disapproval towards certain actions or behaviors. These feelings of approval or disapproval are the basis of our moral judgments. This sentiment-based approach to morality is evident in how we evaluate the actions of others. When we see someone performing a selfless act, we feel a sense of approval and adm...
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