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Comment author: Perplexed 16 May 2011 02:31:09PM 3 points [-]

As one example, consider some commonly used definitions for 'morally good':

  • that which produces the most pleasure for the most people
  • that which is in accord with the divine will
  • ...

Those aren't definitions of 'morally good'. They are theories of the morally good. I seriously doubt that there are any real philosophers that are confused about the distinction.

Comment author: Peterdjones 16 May 2011 07:25:43PM *  0 points [-]

Those aren't definitions of 'morally good'. They are theories of the morally good

exactly what I wanted to say!

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