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It's very hard to explain the point of normative judgments - judgments like 'you ought to donate to charity,' or 'you ought to believe that smoking is bad for you, given the evidence' - without assuming that such judgments express objective truths. And yet philosophers have always been puzzled by such a 'realism' about the normative, for an array of conceptual, epistemological and metaphysical reasons. This book gathers together a collection of new essays on this classic philosophical problem, authored by a mix of senior and junior contributors. Taken together they illustrate the great progress that has been made on these fundamental but thorny issues. They also introduce some new puzzles about normative realism which had not been previously appreciated.
This collection investigates the philosophical viability of normative realism, specifically addressing the challenge of explaining how normative judgments can express objective truths. The volume features contributions from both established and emerging scholars who analyze the conceptual, epistemological, and metaphysical hurdles inherent in this position. By synthesizing diverse perspectives, the authors aim to clarify the current state of debate and identify previously overlooked complexities within the field of meta-ethics.
What You Will Find
This volume is recognized as a significant contribution to contemporary meta-ethical discourse, offering a rigorous examination of the realism debate. Scholars and students of philosophy frequently cite these essays for their technical depth and their role in advancing the dialogue on normative objectivity.
Page Count:
528
Publication Date:
2025-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019891511X
ISBN-13:
9780198915119
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