Philosophy For Our Times The relationship between morality and power | Philosophers Tommy Curry, Michael Huemer, Melis Erdur
Feb 18, 2025
Tommy Curry, a professor focused on Africana philosophy, Michael Huemer, an advocate for philosophical anarchism, and Melis Erdur, an expert in metaethics, engage in a riveting debate on morality's true nature. They explore whether morality is an objective truth or a tool for the powerful. The discussion unfolds around the connection between moral frameworks and power dynamics, the complexity of moral reasoning, and the subjective nature of ethical beliefs, ultimately igniting critical questions about how we perceive morality in society.
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Objective Morality's Problem
- Objective morality is problematic because it could justify anything.
- If moral truths are independent of our beliefs, they might contradict our values.
Moral Disagreement and Power
- Moral disagreement throughout history suggests morality is tied to power.
- What seems objective is often just the current social agreement within a specific timeframe.
Moral Progress
- Historical moral errors are expected, much like scientific errors.
- Over time, societies converge towards better moral values, like democracy over dictatorship.
