Meta-ethical theories (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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How does intuitionism claim ethical truths are knowable?
How does intuitionism claim ethical truths are knowable?
Through non-sensory intuition
What does cognitivism claim about ethical language?
What does cognitivism claim about ethical language?
It expresses beliefs that can be true/false
What is Moore's naturalistic fallacy?
What is Moore's naturalistic fallacy?
Defining ethical terms via something else
How does Moore view the property of goodness?
How does Moore view the property of goodness?
Real but not natural
What type of notion does Moore claim 'good' is?
What type of notion does Moore claim 'good' is?
A simple notion
According to Moore, can 'good' be defined?
According to Moore, can 'good' be defined?
No, it cannot be defined
What does Prichard add to intuitionism beyond knowing what is right?
What does Prichard add to intuitionism beyond knowing what is right?
The idea of moral duty
How does Ross define 'intrinsically good'?
How does Ross define 'intrinsically good'?
Good apart from any results it produces
Which is one of Ross's prima facie duties?
Which is one of Ross's prima facie duties?
Fidelity
What does Hume claim about moral actions and motivation?
What does Hume claim about moral actions and motivation?
They involve motivation, not from reason
What weakness suggests intuitionism might actually be emotivism?
What weakness suggests intuitionism might actually be emotivism?
Intuition can be reduced to a feeling
Why does Mackie claim cross-cultural agreement exists?
Why does Mackie claim cross-cultural agreement exists?
Practical necessity, not intuition