Consider this objection to moral realism: “Moral realism claims to be a theory about objective moral facts; but actually, it’s not an objective theory at all: It’s subjective, because it depends on the beliefs and desires of people. True, moral realists talk about what many people believe and desire under special circumstances, but that’s still a subjective account of ethics.” How would the moral realist respond?

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Moral realists would typically respond to this objection by clarifying key aspects of their position and explaining how their theory remains objective ... View the full answer