Comment by mothballed 8 hours ago
Not taking care of a formerly productive injured person who might recover would be profoundly stupid, if you have the food for it and some expectation they might be productive again or a superior ability to direct those who might be productive.
Compassion exists because it was useful for the fitness of the species, in the species where it exists.
Sure, but I'm not claiming that. I'm only claiming it'd be stupid not to help people when it's in your self interest.
Not taking care of a wise injured person who might recover & help guide others, teach children, care for children, help heal, reveal spiritual teachings, and otherwise be human would be profoundly stupid. Judging who to care for based solely on productivity or ability to direct others would also be profoundly stupid....this strategy sounds like middle-management.
Exactly. Every being has intrinsic value. A pure productivity perspective is rooted in dehumanization and a reductive take on what it means to live/survive/thrive.
Compassion exists and isn't just driven by self-interest or self-preservation.