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Metaethics

Right & Wrong About Right & Wrong

Paul Stearns argues against moral relativism and moral presentism.

“Whatever we may say about the merits of torturing children for pleasure, and no doubt there is much to be said on both sides, I am sure we all agree it should be done with sterilized instruments.”
– G.K. Chesterton

“Man is the measure of all things.”
– Protagoras

One of the most common beliefs that people have about morality is the idea that different times and cultures have radically different moral standards.

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