A Refined Emotivism (original) (raw)

This paper explores the concept of emotivism in ethics, critically examining the arguments presented by A. J. Ayer and the logical positivists regarding the nature of moral claims. It contrasts emotivist views with moral realism, proposing that moral propositions have truth values that can be assessed similarly to factual claims. The discussion also relates philosophical inquiry to biological understanding, emphasizing the role of natural selection in shaping human cognition and moral reasoning.