Limitation and Reality

A common critique I've received on my moral philosophy is that it is unrealistic, that it is only possible in imagination rather than reality.

First, everything I have written is the product of my own life, just stating my thoughts and experiences.

Lastly, why is it that when moral philosophy leaves the realm of moral calculus it is suddenly divorced from plausible reality?

Do we live in a world where moral seriousness - treating individuals as humans - is discarded in favor of spreadsheets, line items, and abstractions?

There is no world where I can be convinced that reduction of individuals is more practical than seeing the people we affect as aching, trembling humans. Quite honestly, it feels like society chose pointless complexity.

To reduce your actions to moral calculus is spiritual cowardice, the essence of utilitarianism.

Contemporary ethicists will do anything to create distance between them and those they affect.

If you believe taking away medicaid access from millions of Americans is more realistic than funding healthcare as a human right, then go ahead.

Walk to the front door of every affected family and tell them they are losing healthcare. Hear the despair in their voice, knowing they are sick and need affordable healthcare to not die.

What are you afraid of?