HUM 2 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Divine Command Theory, Moral Skepticism, Moral Realism
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Ethical truths are similar to mathematical truths. More concrete: if so, what makes them true, facts independent of say so, someone"s say so. Mill (above are theorists of moral realism phusis) Society cultural relativism (above are theories of conventionalism nomos) There are no ethical truths but there are ethical beliefs. Ethical statements are similar to aesthetic statements. Ethical truth is in the eye of the beholder (moral skepticism) Ethical egoism phusis; better to be a good person than a bad person. The republic (by plato) ring of gigees (sp?) The story follows a gentleman who finds a ring that turns him invisible and. Might makes right people would never pass up the chance to further. Arguments against this: decides to be a king and take what he wants (comparison to tolkien) themselves in life. Seem to be ethically required to promote an ethical system we"ve. Can"t blame you for bad action if you hide the moral principles.
