Why Jonas Olson Cannot Believe the Error Theory Either

被引:6
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作者
Streumer, Bart [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Groningen, Fac Philosophy, NL-9700 AB Groningen, Netherlands
关键词
error theory; irreducible normativity; reasons for belief; Jonas Olson;
D O I
10.1163/17455243-01304003
中图分类号
B82 [伦理学(道德学)];
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摘要
Jonas Olson writes that "a plausible moral error theory must be an error theory about all irreducible normativity". I agree. But unlike Olson, I think we cannot believe this error theory. In this symposium contribution, I first argue that Olson should say that reasons for belief are irreducibly normative. I then argue that if reasons for belief are irreducibly normative, we cannot believe an error theory about all irreducible normativity. I then explain why I think Olson's objections to this argument fail. I end by showing that Olson cannot defend his view as a partly revisionary alternative to an error theory about all irreducible normativity.
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页码:419 / 436
页数:18
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