I think we are mis-comunicating here.

Let me clairify:

To answer your question I must address the false assumption that it is based upon which should hopefully answer your question in the process.

I do believe that the virtues and general philosophical explanations for human behavior expoused by Norman do apply in the sence that it is just as true and valid as any other recognized ethical systems postulations.

However I do not beliveve the "practice" of any ethical system should be forced upon another in the regard that you are sugesting. Ie by force etc.

Nor does Norman if you have actually read any of my posts or his books and paid attention to exactly what he says in context.

I have not to my recollection ever quoted Norman as saying that women who are first forced eventually find fulfillment.

The implication is not clearly that the ends justify the means in fact I have been saying the opposite of that throughout this thread and many others.

"No, it's more a role-playing game for you, because when you're pushed on its real-world consequences, you back off and say its only true for those who want it to be true. I think you'll find that the Taoists and most brands of Greek philosophers consider their theories to apply to everyone." (your words from above.)

Yet the don't enfore them on every one do they?

Nor should they.

The "means" are every bit as important if not more so to Goreans.