The Onus in 'Ought'

Analysis 83 (1):13-21 (2023)
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Abstract

We present a puzzle about deontic modals. An adequate resolution requires abandoning the standard theory. What to replace it with isn’t clear. We consider two possibilities.

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Brian Rabern
University of Edinburgh
Mahrad Almotahari
University of Edinburgh

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On the agent-relativity of ‘ought’.Junhyo Lee - 2024 - Analysis 84 (3):483-492.

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