Intuitional Epistemology in Ethics

Philosophy Compass 5 (12):1069-1083 (2010)
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Abstract

Here I examine the major theories of ethical intuitions, focusing on the epistemic status of this class of intuitions. We cover self-evidence theory, seeming-state theory, and some of the recent contributions from experimental philosophy.

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