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Wise Choices Apt Feelings (Selection)
Gibbard (1990)
One-Sentence Thesis
The concept of rationality is central to understanding morality, and Gibbard explores the relationship between rationality and morality, arguing that moral norms are a subset of rationality norms.
Argument Outline
- 1Introduction to the puzzle of rationality and morality
- 2Discussion of the broad and narrow conceptions of morality
- 3Analysis of the concept of rationality and its relation to morality
- 4Proposal of a norm-expressivist analysis of rationality and morality
Key Distinctions
Broad vs. narrow conceptions of morality
Rationality vs. morality
Norms of rationality vs. moral norms
Key Terms
Rationality
The concept of rationality refers to the idea of endorsing or approving of something, and is central to understanding morality.
Morality
Morality refers to the standards and principles that guide human behavior and decision-making, and is related to but distinct from rationality.
Norms
Norms refer to possible rules or prescriptions that guide human behavior and decision-making, and can be either rational or moral.
Flashcards
30 cardsRelated Questions
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What is the relationship between rationality and morality according to Gibbard?
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In Gibbard's "Wise Choices Apt Feelings (Selection)", natural selection applies which of the following?
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In Gibbard's "Wise Choices Apt Feelings (Selection)", Gibbard mentions which of the following?
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In Gibbard's "Wise Choices Apt Feelings (Selection)", self-serving arguments contrasts with which of the following?