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...

Full description

Saved in:  
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pleasants, Nigel 1962- (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Article
Language:English
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Journals Online & Print:
Drawer...
Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Published: Peeters [2015]
In: Ethical perspectives
Year: 2015, Volume: 22, Issue: 1, Pages: 197-215
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Wittgenstein, Ludwig 1889-1951 / Morals / Certitude / Killing prohibition
RelBib Classification:NCA Ethics
VB Hermeneutics; Philosophy
Online Access: Volltext (doi)