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+I value morality. When it comes to moral values, nothing is new under the sun. We can build upon our innate evaluative function, but never uproot it. Lewis 1 |
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+The truth finally ... obligatory at all. |
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+Thus, all moral claims must be based on foundational beliefs that already exist, meaning moral claims cannot be grounded in external obligations. Otherwise, nothing can actually be obligatory. Moreover, only this coherentist approach to ethics takes the necessary holistic path that avoids infinite regress. Olsson |
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+The coherentist may ... never gets started. |
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+Therefore, all ethics that take a linear approach only result in infinite regress. Moreover, any innovation that claims to come from outside of tradition is self-contradictory. Lewis 2 |
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+Since I can ... to move in. |
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+The fact that removed criticism is unfounded does not mean that moral progress is impossible. Building off of old traditions, progress can come from within. However, only those who live the moral life and are known to epitomize virtue have the ability to interpret and define the codes, which they practice. Lewis 3 |
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+A theorist about ... Law was deficient. |
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+Thus, the standard is maintaining consistency with the teachings of moral authorities. This standard means that on each moral dilemma we appeal to what moral authorities specifically say, and not implications from one’s moral philosophy. |
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+Prefer my standard for three additional reasons: |
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+1. Epistemological justifications must be inferential because they require deducing normative principles by inference to features about the world. Non-inferential beliefs result in contradictions and are unreliable for moral judgments leading to skepticism. Sinnott-Armstrong |
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+A person S ... held by S. |
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+analytic |
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+3. Appeal to authority is the only way for an agent to recognize the subjective limitations of their reasoning. Gadamer |
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+Despite the radicalness... to be true. |
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+Advocacy Text: whole res |
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+I contend that moral authorities affirm. |
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+check ollie sussman's wiki |