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Ep. 369: Philippa Foot's Naturalistic Ethics (Part One)

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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Hume's Moral Philosophy: Is vs. Ought

This chapter examines the philosophical debate over Hume's distinction between descriptive and prescriptive claims, particularly in relation to ethical intuitionism and naturalism. It explores the implications of this debate on moral evaluation, discussing various philosophers' perspectives and the complexities of aligning moral judgments with objective reasoning.

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