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Briefly explain the significance of Emotivism in moral philosophy.

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Introduction Emotivism is a significant theory in moral philosophy, particularly within the realm of meta-ethics. It posits that moral statements are not factual claims but expressions of emotional responses. Instead of being about truth or falsehood, moral judgments under emotivism function like emotional exclamations meant to influence behavior or express approval or disapproval. Emotivism offers […]

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Discuss logical positivist’s general position on moral statements.

Introduction to Logical Positivism Logical positivism was a school of thought that emerged in the early 20th century. It combined the ideas of empiricism (knowledge comes from experience) and logic. The main goal of logical positivists was to make philosophy more scientific by removing unclear and unverifiable statements, especially in ethics and metaphysics. View on