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Single Idea 2864

[catalogued under 22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / c. Ethical intuitionism]

Full Idea

Critics say that intuitionism in ethics explains nothing, but may merely function as a disguise for prejudice or passion.

Gist of Idea

The main objection to intuitionism in ethics is that intuition is a disguise for prejudice or emotion

Source

Simon Blackburn (Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy [1994], p.198)

Book Reference

Blackburn,Simon: 'Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy' [OUP 1996], p.198


A Reaction

If someone claims to have an important moral intuition about something, you should carefully assess the person who has the intuition. I would trust some people a lot.