The Emotive Theory of Ethics

The Emotive Theory of Ethics

J. O. Urmson

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2022
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Ética y filosofía moral
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9780367504793
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Originally published in 1968, this book traces the development of the emotive theory of ethics.  Attention is paid to the positive features of the ethical theory whilst the author also shows how a more adequate view can be reached through critical reflection on it.

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