Ideas from 'Intuitionism' by Jonathan Dancy [1991], by Theme Structure

[found in 'A Companion to Ethics' (ed/tr Singer,Peter) [Blackwell 1993,0-631-18785-5]].

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22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / c. Ethical intuitionism
If there are intuited moral facts, why should we care about them?
Internalists say that moral intuitions are motivating; externalist say a desire is also needed
Obviously judging an action as wrong gives us a reason not to do it
Moral facts are not perceived facts, but perceived reasons for judgements