Single Idea 12473

[catalogued under 22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / b. Rational ethics]

Full Idea

There cannot any one moral Rule be proposed, whereof a Man may not justly demand a Reason.

Gist of Idea

We can demand a reason for any moral rule

Source

John Locke (Essay Conc Human Understanding (2nd Ed) [1694], 1.03.04)

Book Reference

Locke,John: 'Essay Concerning Human Understanding', ed/tr. Nidditch,P.H. [OUP 1979], p.68


A Reaction

There may be some things which are indisputable duties or prohibitions, and yet people be quite bewildered when asked for the reason behind the rule. Loyalty, incest, courage.