A Moral Argument Against Moral Realism
If what is morally right or wrong were ultimately a function of our opinions, then even such reprehensible actions as genocide and slavery would be morally right, had we approved of them. Many moral philosophers find this conclusion objectionably permissive, and to avoid it they posit a moral realit...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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[2016]
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Ethical theory and moral practice
Year: 2016, Volume: 19, Issue: 3, Pages: 591-602 |
IxTheo Classification: | NCA Ethics VA Philosophy |
Further subjects: | B
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B Morality B Objectivity B Realism B Anti-realism B Metaethics |
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