Single Idea 23121

[catalogued under 25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 1. Grounds of equality]

Full Idea

It is an obviolus fact that some people are morally better than others and that some are morally worse.

Gist of Idea

It is just a fact that some people are morally better than others

Source

John Kekes (Against Liberalism [1997], 10.4)

Book Reference

Kekes,John: 'Against Liberalism' [Cornell 1997], p.209


A Reaction

This could be conceded, without then asserting that the moral ones are superior, or more deserving. That is a social strategy, rather than a fact. We can challenge the criteria for 'morally better', but we can't deny a rankng once it is agreed.