Critically assess the theory of emotivism. Is quasi-realism able to explain and justify “realist-sounding” language? What is Mackie’s argument from queerness? Is it persuasive? Should we accept an error theory about morality?

Moral philosophy and Philosophy of Mind

Moral Philosophy -Answer one of the following:

1. Critically assess the theory of emotivism.

2. Is quasi-realism able to explain and justify “realist-sounding” language?

3. What is Mackie’s argument from queerness? Is it persuasive?

4. Should we accept an error theory about morality?

Philosophy of mind – Essay question: DUALISM: Address ONE of the following two questions:

(a) Can the Knowledge Argument (Jackson) and/or the Zombie Argument (Chalmers) withstand the Phenomenal Concept Strategy (Balog) response? (Note, you’ll have to clearly explain the relevant argument(s) is(/are) and how the PCS is supposed to work.)

(b) What do you take to be the strongest objection to property dualism from either Churchland or Bennett, and does it work?