The Non-arbitrariness of Reasons: Reply to Lenman

Utilitas 11 (2):178-193 (1999)
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Abstract

James Lenman is critical of my claim that moral requirements are requirements of reason. I argue that his criticisms miss their target. More importantly, I argue that the anti-rationalism that informs Lenman's criticisms is itself implausible.

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Internal reasons.Michael Smith - 1995 - Philosophy and Phenomenological Research 55 (1):109-131.
Internal Reasons.Michael Smith - 1995 - Philosophy and Phenomenological Research 55 (1):109-131.

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