Abstract
One solution to the problem of moral knowledge is to claim that we can acquire it a posteriori through moral experience. But what is a moral experience? When we examine the most compelling putative cases, we find features which, I argue, are best explained by the hypothesis that moral experiences are emotions. To preempt an objection, I argue that putative cases of emotionless moral experience can be explained away. Finally, I allay the worry that emotions are an unsuitable basis for moral knowledge. I conclude that those who believe in moral experience should hold that it consists of emotion.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 570-597 |
Number of pages | 28 |
Journal | Ethics |
Volume | 132 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2022 |