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Quasi-realism is a philosophical position in meta-ethics, primarily associated with Simon Blackburn, which seeks to explain how our moral discourse can be meaningful and objective-like without committing to the existence of moral facts. It suggests that moral statements project our attitudes and emotions while still allowing us to talk as if they were objective truths.
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Meta-ethics is the branch of philosophy that analyzes the nature, status, and foundations of ethical concepts, asking questions about what morality itself is rather than what actions are moral. It delves into the meaning of moral language, the metaphysics of moral values, and the epistemology of moral knowledge, providing a framework for understanding ethical debates and theories.
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Moral realism is the philosophical view that there are objective moral facts and values that exist independently of human beliefs or perceptions. It posits that moral statements can be true or false based on these objective standards, similar to factual claims about the physical world.
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Expressivism is a philosophical theory in meta-ethics suggesting that moral statements do not describe states of the world but instead express the speaker's attitudes or emotions. It challenges the notion of objective moral facts, positing that moral discourse functions primarily to influence behavior and express approval or disapproval.
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Projectivism is a philosophical theory positing that humans project their subjective experiences, emotions, and values onto the external world, interpreting it through the lens of their own mental states. This concept challenges the notion of objective reality by suggesting that much of what we perceive as external qualities are actually internal projections.
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Moral discourse refers to the communicative practices through which individuals and societies negotiate, express, and contest moral values and ethical principles. It is crucial in shaping collective norms and guiding behavior by providing a platform for reflection and dialogue on moral issues.
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Moral Anti-Realism is the meta-ethical view that moral values and properties do not exist independently of human beliefs or perceptions, meaning there are no objective moral truths. This perspective challenges the idea of universal morality by suggesting that moral judgments are contingent on cultural, personal, or social factors.
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Attitudinal subjectivity refers to the personal, often emotionally charged perspectives individuals hold towards objects, ideas, or events, shaping their interpretations and reactions. It underscores the variability in human perception, highlighting how subjective attitudes influence understanding and interaction with the world.
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Objective truth refers to facts or realities that are independent of individual beliefs, perceptions, or interpretations, and are verifiable through empirical evidence or logical reasoning. It serves as a foundational concept in areas such as science and philosophy, where the pursuit of knowledge relies on distinguishing between subjective opinions and universally applicable truths.
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Moral facts are propositions about what is right or wrong, good or bad, that are believed to be objectively true and independent of human opinion. The existence of Moral facts is a central issue in meta-ethics, with debates focusing on whether they exist and how they can be known or justified.
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Moral non-cognitivism is the meta-ethical view that moral statements do not express propositions or truths but rather emotional attitudes or prescriptions. It challenges the notion that moral discourse is about stating facts, suggesting instead that it functions to express feelings or commands.
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Moral expressivism is a meta-ethical view suggesting that moral statements do not describe states of the world but rather express the speaker's attitudes or emotions toward a particular action or issue. It challenges the notion of moral realism by denying the existence of objective moral facts, instead focusing on the expressive function of moral language.
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Expressivist semantics is a philosophical approach to understanding the meaning of language that emphasizes the expressive function of language over its descriptive function. It suggests that the primary role of certain types of statements, particularly moral or evaluative ones, is to express the speaker's attitudes or emotions rather than to convey factual information.
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