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#729 - Alex O'Connor - Are People Becoming Less Moral?
Modern Wisdom
The Deceptive Nature of Ethical Debates
Meta ethics plays a significant role as most so-called ethical debates primarily focus on descriptive and factual arguments rather than the core ethical question. Examples like gun laws discussions and abortion debates often revolve around statistical data and scientific inquiries rather than delving into the fundamental ethical concerns at hand. This deceitful nature of ethical debates can mislead individuals into assuming they are engaged in ethical discussions, when in reality, they are merely disputing factual statements that can be addressed through empirical investigation.
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