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The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
Ep. 363: Franz Brentano's Moral Epistemology (Part One)
Mar 17, 2025
Delve into Franz Brentano's fascinating insights on moral epistemology. Discover how he argues that certain preferences are innately good, beyond cultural influences. The discussion explores the origins of moral truths and critiques inherent moral principles. Unpack the complexities of moral intuitionism and the relationship between instinctual behavior and ethical reasoning. The hosts tackle the independence of moral truth from societal norms, encouraging a deeper understanding of ethics through phenomenology.
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- Brentano's intuitionism asserts that moral truths can be discerned through rational reflection rather than being derived from societal norms or innate instincts.
- The discussion emphasizes that understanding ethical motives relies on recognizing superior actions, which necessitates a knowledge-based approach to moral decision-making.
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