What Pessimism about Moral Deference Means for Disagreement
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DOI: 10.1007/s10677-017-9860-8
Abstract: Many writers have recently argued that there is something distinctively problematic about sustaining moral beliefs on the basis of others’ moral views. Call this claim pessimism about moral deference. Pessimism about moral deference, if true,… read more here.
Keywords: moral disagreement; deference; moral deference; pessimism moral ... See more keywords
Living with Moral Disagreement
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DOI: 10.1007/s10677-020-10100-4
Abstract: This paper argues that suspension of judgement is the appropriate response to disagreement about ultimate moral principles, and outlines the implications of such a response. It begins with an argument influenced by Sextus and Sidgwick… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; living moral; suspension; rationality ... See more keywords
Moral Disagreement, Self-Trust, and Complacency
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DOI: 10.1007/s10677-021-10209-0
Abstract: For many of the moral beliefs we hold, we know that other people hold moral beliefs that contradict them. If you think that moral beliefs can be correct or incorrect, what difference should your awareness… read more here.
Keywords: disagreement self; self trust; self; moral disagreement ... See more keywords
Moral disagreement and non-moral ignorance
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DOI: 10.1007/s11229-019-02084-1
Abstract: AbstractThe existence of deep and persistent moral disagreement poses a problem for a defender of moral knowledge. It seems particularly clear that a philosopher who thinks that we know a great many moral truths should… read more here.
Keywords: non moral; moral ignorance; disagreement non; disagreement ... See more keywords