First off, your comment color sucks balls

I don't mind you playing the devils advocate, it's a role i appreciate.

I realize the "I'm not a douchebag" isn't a full argument, but it's an abbreviation of "I ******* hate it when people do that to/near me, and I prefer being a person i would not want to punch when around"

As to why not steal from a blind man, stealing is inherently a destructive activity, which we have to refrain from on a societal level, and shun the ones who engage in it.
Which is how I would also define morals. A set of guidelines, defined by the individual, meant to prevent activities perceived to have a negative impact on society, even if they are not illegal.

Whether or not you're a moral individual depends on whether or not you follow your own morals.

I'll take that first point as a compliment.

So, the "I'm not a douchebag" thing is about you treating others like you hope to be treated in return?

And how exactly is stealing "destructive"? Also, what is this "societal level"?

The remainder of the argument lies on these two terms, which is pretty clear otherwise... even though earlier on you did mention that "I won't be a madman and say that moral has to be the core of society...", but now you are saying that certain moral standards are indeed what hold a society together, as without them the society would crumble.

I think I'm still able to define morals with egoism as their core though: "Morals are certain standards of behavior which allow people to coexist according to the whole treat others like you want to be treated principle, and basically go along the lines of "I'll benefit you if you benefit me" - a sort of mutual agreement between the individuals of said society.

According to this, what is the reason I wouldn't steal from a blind man? Because morals are on the same level as your instincts compared to rational thought, so you don't do it as a natural fear of being an outcast and lose your bonds with said society. Thus the only reason I wouldn't steal from a blind man is the risk that I could get caught.


Also if I end up preaching pro my own view, just nudge me into the right direction so I actually get to face your arguments.