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Single Idea 3836

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

Full Idea

From the fact that an object is truly described as "a man", it follows that you ought to accept relevantly similar objects as men.

Gist of Idea

If this is a man, you ought to accept similar things as men

Source

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

Book Ref

Searle,John R.: 'Rationality in Action' [MIT 2001], p.160