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'Metaphysics', 'Treatise of Human Nature' and 'Material Constitution'
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22. Metaethics / B. Value / 1. Nature of Value / b. Fact and value
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Modern science has destroyed the Platonic synthesis of scientific explanation and morality [Hume, by Taylor,C]
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The problem of getting to 'ought' from 'is' would also apply in getting to 'owes' or 'needs' [Anscombe on Hume]
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You can't move from 'is' to 'ought' without giving some explanation or reason for the deduction [Hume]
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22. Metaethics / B. Value / 2. Values / b. Successful function
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A thing's active function is its end [Aristotle]
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22. Metaethics / B. Value / 2. Values / i. Self-interest
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Total selfishness is not irrational [Hume]
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