TheOtherDave comments on What are the leftover questions of metaethics? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: XiXiDu 28 April 2011 05:16:59PM 1 point [-]

"How do we compellingly demonstrate that moral language (that is, our use of words like 'good,' 'bad,' 'right,' 'wrong,' 'should,' and 'ought') can be cashed out entirely in non-moral terms (e.g., in terms of expected and realized value of actions) with nothing important left over?"

Why not conduct an experiment and stop using 'moral language' for a week and see if you hit upon something that is inexpressible without it?

Comment author: TheOtherDave 28 April 2011 05:36:17PM 2 points [-]

I do that often. My experience is that people who think something important is left over don't find that a compelling demonstration.

Comment author: Eugine_Nier 29 April 2011 01:59:44AM 0 points [-]

I don't believe, you. Or rather I suspect you cheated by sneaking in moral connotations into 'non-moral' words.

Comment author: TheOtherDave 29 April 2011 03:24:02AM 1 point [-]

Interesting! What leads you to suspect that?