From Bill Angove, Chester, UK
Andrew Whiteley says the lack of an explanation for intrinsic morality gives no fundamental reason to not pursue personal interest at the expense of others. However, to go against one’s moral programming, whether innate or learned, will cause some sort of cognitive dissonance. What’s more, society worked out long ago how to respond to those who don’t play ball and obey the unwritten rules. They will be ostracised and otherwise punished (Letters, 14 September).
