Sketch here b/c late. My human desire, agency. My desire/reason/interactions as rational. Desire for knowledge as being open to reality in all its factors. A desire I share with all rational beings. Key point: discuss how we would judge and interact with a possible alternative rational life form: community/standards higher than culture/moral standards transcending dna preservation etc. would govern such interactions (and judgments). Something desired in community with them. Arg That community having a source (platonic) that is itself an agent. Leader of ultimate rational community. Somethin' like that...
Commentary and discussion regarding science, faith and culture by Leo White