essay feedback
general feedback:
don’t confuse meta-ethics w normative ethics
normative ethics = analysis of ethical behaviour to judge whether it is ‘good’
meta-ethics = analysis of ethical language to establish if we can ‘know’ what is good
broadening of scholarly views » don’t limit yourself to just one philosopher/theory for As and A*s
naturalism: Philippa Foot
emotivism: CL Stevenson
intuitionism: WD Ross
establish a firm understanding of the difference between the cognitive and non-cognitive approach » common terms on meta-ethics
avoid using terms like “objective/absolutists” and “subjective/relativist” » more common for normative ethics
use examples and analogies » this will demo the necessary depth of understanding n provide appropriate evidence for critical arguments to gain the A and A* grades
general feedback:
don’t confuse meta-ethics w normative ethics
normative ethics = analysis of ethical behaviour to judge whether it is ‘good’
meta-ethics = analysis of ethical language to establish if we can ‘know’ what is good
broadening of scholarly views » don’t limit yourself to just one philosopher/theory for As and A*s
naturalism: Philippa Foot
emotivism: CL Stevenson
intuitionism: WD Ross
establish a firm understanding of the difference between the cognitive and non-cognitive approach » common terms on meta-ethics
avoid using terms like “objective/absolutists” and “subjective/relativist” » more common for normative ethics
use examples and analogies » this will demo the necessary depth of understanding n provide appropriate evidence for critical arguments to gain the A and A* grades