Changing Direction on Direction of Fit

In this paper, I show that we should understand the direction of fit of beliefs and desires in normative terms. After rehearsing a standard objection to Michael Smith’s analysis of direction of fit, I raise a similar problem for Lloyd Humberstone’s analysis. I go on to offer my own account, accordin...

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Main Author: Gregory, Alex (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V 2012
In: Ethical theory and moral practice
Year: 2012, Volume: 15, Issue: 5, Pages: 603-614
Further subjects:B Humean theory of motivation
B Belief
B Desire
B Normativity of mind
B Reasons
B Direction of fit
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