PHILOS 2 Chapter Reader: "The Amoralist", "Subjectivism: First Thoughts"
22 Jan 2019
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Key question: why should i do anything? : 2 interpretations, expression of hopelessness/despair, give me a reason for doing anything, everything is meaningless, a defiant note. Can point out that amoralist does do things as long as he is alive useless line of: against morality, why is there anything that i should/ ought to do? reasoning. Can give amoralist a reason but that won"t make him care. He lacks materials of morality: caring about people"s interests, inclination to tell truth or keep promises, reject unfair/dishonorable/selfish courses of action. Substantial footing to them: thinking of self as courageous is also nearly a moral notion. Failure to be moral: amoralist can think of others" interests, failure to be moral = only intermittently disposed to do so. Transforming the amoralist: extend his concern/sympathies, lead him into the world of morality. These statements express view that moral opinions/judgements/outlooks are subjective.
