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Is Moral Skepticism Self-Refuting? - No, but It Has Other Problems

Jeffrey Kaplan via YouTube

Overview

Explore the philosophical concepts of Moral Skepticism, Nihilism, Subjectivism, and Relativism in this 28-minute lecture based on chapter 11 of Russ Shafer-Landau's 'Whatever Happened to Good and Evil?'. Delve into the global versions of these ethical perspectives and understand why they are considered self-defeating. Gain insights into the argument against moral skepticism being self-refuting, while examining its other inherent problems. Part of an introductory-level philosophy course on ethics, this lecture covers key topics including self-refuting arguments, global skepticism, and various types of ethical skepticism, providing a comprehensive overview for those new to moral philosophy.

Syllabus

Intro
SelfRefuting
The Argument
Global Skepticism
Types of Skepticism
Global nihilism
Global relativism

Taught by

Jeffrey Kaplan

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