Moral Error Theory

Moral Error Theory
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 226
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ISBN-10 : 9780198701934
ISBN-13 : 0198701934
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Book Synopsis Moral Error Theory by : Jonas Olson

Download or read book Moral Error Theory written by Jonas Olson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jonas Olson presents a critical survey of moral error theory, the view that there are no moral facts and so all moral claims are false. Part I explores the historical context of the debate; Part II assesses J. L. Mackie's famous arguments; Part III defends error theory against challenges and considers its implications for our moral thinking.


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