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Ethics, Inventing Right and Wrong

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In "Ethics: Inventing Right and Wrong", J.L.

Mackie presents a comprehensive argument for moral skepticism.

Mackie contends that there are no objective moral values, challenging traditional ethical theories.

He explores the subjective nature of moral judgments, suggesting that they are based on individual or cultural beliefs rather than external truths.

The book examines various philosophical perspectives on ethics, offering a critical analysis of moral realism and the concept of objective morality.

Mackie's work has significantly influenced the field of metaethics, sparking debate about the foundations of ethical principles and the possibility of moral knowledge.

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Justin Clarke-Doane
as John (J. L.) Mackie's influential book defending moral error theory.
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Justin Clarke-Doane | Mathematics, Reality, and Morality
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Matt Lutz
when citing the book that popularized moral error theory and the claim 'there are no objective values'.
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