Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Mapping metaethics (with Lance Bush)
Jan 5, 2023
Lance Bush, a PhD student at Cornell University specializing in moral psychology, dives into the intriguing world of metaethics. He discusses the differences between moral objectivism and realism, and debates whether all moral statements might be false. Exploring cultural relativism, Lance questions if radically different moral concepts could exist across cultures. He critiques moral naturalism's limitations and advocates for using empirical research to enhance moral philosophy. Sprinkled with personal anecdotes, he helps demystify the complexities of moral language and its implications.
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Moral Realism vs. Anti-Realism
- Moral realism posits stance-independent moral facts.
- Moral anti-realism denies the existence of such facts.
Defining a 'Stance'
- A "stance" refers to an individual's values, standards, or preferences regarding morality.
- Moral realism argues for truths independent of these subjective stances.
Objective Moral Truth & Realism
- Objective moral truth is often equated with moral realism, signifying stance independence.
- However, terminology isn't universally standardized in metaethics.
