If killing isn't wrong, then nothing is: a naturalistic defence of basic moral certainty
This article develops and defends the Wittgensteinian idea of basic moral certainty that I advanced in earlier writings. It seeks to defend the core of this idea against criticisms issued by those who are appreciative of Wittgenstein's analysis of empirical certainty, but who argue that moral c...
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Format: | Electronic/Print Article |
Language: | English |
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Peeters
[2015]
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Ethical perspectives
Year: 2015, Volume: 22, Issue: 1, Pages: 197-215 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Wittgenstein, Ludwig 1889-1951
/ Morals
/ Certitude
/ Killing prohibition
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RelBib Classification: | NCA Ethics VB Hermeneutics; Philosophy |
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