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Moral error theories and folk metaethics.

Authors :
Fraser, Benjamin
Source :
Philosophical Psychology. Nov2014, Vol. 27 Issue 6, p789-806. 18p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

In this paper, I distinguish between two error theories of morality: one couched in terms of truth (ET1); the other in terms of justification (ET2). I then present two arguments: the Poisoned Presupposition Argument for ET1; and the Evolutionary Debunking Argument for ET2. I go on to show how assessing these arguments requires paying attention to empirical moral psychology, in particular, work on folk metaethics. After criticizing extant work, I suggest avenues for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09515089
Volume :
27
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Philosophical Psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
98838629
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/09515089.2013.769144