Why formal objections to the error theory fail
Analysis 81 (2):254-262 (2021)
Abstract
Many philosophers argue that the error theory should be rejected because it is incompatible with standard deontic logic and semantics. We argue that such formal objections to the theory fail. Our discussion has two upshots. First, it increases the dialectical weight that must be borne by objections to the error theory that target its content rather than its form. Second, it shows that standard deontic logic and semantics should be revised.Author Profiles
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10.1093/analys/anaa076
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