Single Idea 3836

[catalogued under 22. Metaethics / B. Value / 1. Nature of Value / b. Fact and value]

Full Idea

From the fact that an object is truly described as "a man", it follows that you ought to accept relevantly similar objects as men.

Gist of Idea

If this is a man, you ought to accept similar things as men

Source

John Searle (Rationality in Action [2001], Ch.5.IV)

Book Reference

Searle,John R.: 'Rationality in Action' [MIT 2001], p.160


A Reaction

'Similar' rather begs the question. Common speech distinguishes sharply between a man and a 'real man'. You only accept them as men if you see them as men, not as similar to something else. Interesting.