Ideas from 'Moral Arguments' by Philippa Foot [1958], by Theme Structure
[found in 'Virtues and Vices' by Foot,Philippa [Blackwell 1981,0-631-12749-6]].
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22. Metaethics / A. Value / 1. Nature of Value / b. Fact and value
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Whether someone is rude is judged by agreed criteria, so the facts dictate the value
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We can't affirm a duty without saying why it matters if it is not performed
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To reject the fact-value distinction, no evidence can count in favour of rightness or wrongness
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22. Metaethics / C. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / k. Ethics from nature
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Moral judgements need more than the relevant facts, if the same facts lead to 'x is good' and 'x is bad'
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