I'm not sure why you would think that, as it's not what I said at all. Rather, I suspect based on this opinion that I disagree with some things you take as axiomatic, and vice versa, and therefore we have little to learn from arguing with each other.

When you said "ontological" I was reminded of a phrase I often encountered in leftist circles, the assertion some people are "ontologically evil". Precisely because they operate from a different set of axioms.

> therefore we have little to learn from arguing with each other

In a way I agree but at the same time I can't help but think exploring the axioms underlying moral foundations is important. Either to come to a shared set as a society or to construct a societal machanism that will allow people with a contradictory sense of morality to co-exist. To be honest, reaching a shared set of moral axioms seems to be a lost cause to me. But, perhaps the co-existance mechanism is still possible.

> When you said "ontological" I was reminded of a phrase I often encountered in leftist circles, the assertion some people are "ontologically evil".

If that's the first thing you think of when you see the word "ontological," I suggest you read some more philosophy before pondering moral axioms.

So much for tolerance.

https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/09/30/i-can-tolerate-anythin...

I'm not sure what your criticism is here, sorry.