achels argues that Subjectivism is incorrect since there can be proofs of ethical statements and facts. How might a sophisticated subjectivist (i.e. an "emotivist") reply to his arguments (e.g. about the unfair test, etc)? Your reply should carefully explain the approach Rachels is offering, what emotivism consists in, how it differs from simple subjectivism. You should explain how a champion of emotivism would critique Rachels' position (i.e. Mackie, reading R6). Use the section of Mackie entitled "Standards of Evaluation" to help fashion a response to Rachels. Finally, who do you think has the better argument here?

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Rachels is critiquing subjectivism by arguing that ethical statements can be proven and that there are ethical facts His position assumes an objectivity in ethics asserting that certain moral statemen... View the full answer