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Asserting a realism about primary qualities does not destroy the possibility of ethics because the ethical is a domain of how humans relate to one another in the world about them.

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  1. adjective Of, relating to, or dealing with ethics.
  2. adjective Being in accordance with the accepted principles of right and wrong that govern the conduct of a profession. See Synonyms at moral.
  3. adjective Of or relating to a drug dispensed solely on the prescription of a physician.
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  • Of the Farm, "He becomes a 'hero' and enters what Kierkegaard calls the ethical, the second sphere of existence." —  The American Spectator
  • Asserting a realism about primary qualities does not destroy the possibility of ethics because the ethical is a domain of how humans relate to one another in the world about them. —  Larval Subjects .
  • "Excellent, ethical, and effective, The Independent Institute brings out many superb policy books that make the case for strengthening the foundations of a free society."
  • Jerry Burger's recent replication with his "140 volt solution" continues to speak primarily to the ethical issues. —  http://www.religionandspirituality.com
  • Interested on weighing in on the ethical issues here, which I would argue get into philosophy? —  Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en]
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