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Single Idea 3835

[filed under theme 22. Metaethics / B. Value / 1. Nature of Value / b. Fact and value ]

Full Idea

To say that something is true is already to say that you ought to believe it.

Gist of Idea

If it is true, you ought to believe it

Source

John Searle (Rationality in Action [2001], Ch.5.II)

Book Ref

Searle,John R.: 'Rationality in Action' [MIT 2001], p.148