Problems for Moral Debunkers: On the Logic and Limits of Empirically Informed Ethics

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Peter Königs

Problems for Moral Debunkers

On the Logic and Limits of Empirically Informed Ethics

Peter Königs

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De Gruyter
24 October 2023

Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge

One the most interesting debates in moral philosophy revolves around the significance of empirical moral psychology for moral philosophy. Genealogical arguments that rely on empirical findings about the origins of moral beliefs, so-called debunking arguments, take center stage in this debate. Looking at debunking arguments based on evidence from evolutionary moral psychology, experimental ethics and neuroscience, this book explores what ethicists can learn from the science of morality, and what they cannot.

Among other things, the book offers a new take on the deontology/utilitarianism debate, discusses the usefulness of experiments in ethics, investigates whether morality should be thought of as a problem-solving device, shows how debunking arguments can tell us something about the structure of philosophical debate, and argues that debunking arguments lead to both moral and prudential skepticism.

Presenting a new picture of the relationship between empirical moral psychology and moral philosophy, this book is essential reading for moral philosophers and moral psychologists alike.

By: Peter Königs
Imprint: De Gruyter
Country of Publication: Germany
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 155mm,
Weight: 392g
ISBN: 9783111358451
ISBN 10: 3111358453
Pages: 154
Publication Date: 24 October 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Peter Königs, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen.