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Ethics: Inventing Right and Wrong

An insight into moral skepticism of the 20th century. The author argues that our every-day moral codes are an 'error theory' based on the presumption of moral facts which, he persuasively argues, don't exist. His refutation of such facts is based on their metaphysical 'queerness' and the observation of cultural relativity. Contents: Preface PART I: THE STATUS OF ETHICS 1. The Subjectivity of Values 2. The Meaning of 'Good' 3. Obligations and Reasons 4. Universalization PART II: THE CONTENT OF ETHICS 5. The Object of Morality 6. Utilitarianism 7. Consequentialism and Deontology 8. Elements of a Practical Morality PART III: FRONTIERS OF ETHICS 9. Determinism, Responsibility, and Choice 10. Religion, Law, and Politics

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