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Comment author: simplicio 01 November 2010 01:57:55AM 1 point [-]

Why? Certainly "should" is not a trivial concept, but refusing to use it entirely costs a lot in simplicity of expression, in exchange for a slight increase in clarity.

Comment author: wedrifid 01 November 2010 02:03:48AM 0 points [-]

Explain to me what should means.

Comment author: simplicio 01 November 2010 02:08:16AM 1 point [-]

The long version is contained in the metaethics sequence, which I broadly agree with.

To noughth order, though, "should" means "satisfies my utility function, which is partly shared by you and others."