#729 - Alex O'Connor - Are People Becoming Less Moral?
Modern Wisdom
Meta Ethics and Ethical Discussions
The foundation of any discussion on ethics lies in agreeing on the meta ethical foundation. Without this agreement, ethical debates will continuously encounter definitional issues, leading to an endless loop of arguing about the meaning of words. This is exemplified in the debate on concepts like freedom, where differing definitions give rise to conflicting perspectives on issues like nationalized healthcare. The significance of meta ethics is underscored as most ethical debates are essentially descriptive debates in disguise.
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