PHIL 1050 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Ethical Subjectivism
14 Apr 2013
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Saying nazis killings evil = we have negative feelings about the killings. Some ppl homosexual, some not, neither good nor bad. Someone says homosexuality is wrong = fact about their feelings, not. Idea that our moral opinions are based on our feelings and nothing more. No such thing as objective right or wrong. homosexuality. Theory of ethical subjectivism began as: morality is a matter of sentiment rather than fact. Simplest version: disapproves of it (nothing more). Philosophical theory put forward in general terms. Some ppl impressed with defects = abandon theory. Others revise original theory and remain confident. When person says something is morally good or bad, he/she approves or. The above all mean: i (the speaker) approve of x. Homosexuality right + homosexuality wrong = disagreement. If simple subjectivism correct, no disagreement, therefore can"t be. However, open to serious objections: cannot account for disagreement. correct. judgment will always be correct.
