Date of Award
Summer 8-1-2011
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Philosophy
First Advisor
George Rainbolt
Second Advisor
George Graham
Third Advisor
Stephen Jacobson
Abstract
In this paper, I analyze the concept of a besire. I argue that distinguishing between different types and interpretations of besires is a critical tool for adequately assessing besire theories of moral judgment. I argue for this by applying the results of this conceptual analysis of a besire to David Brink’s version of the moral problem and to objections against besire theories made by Michael Smith, Simon Blackburn, and Nick Zangwill.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/1958980
Recommended Citation
Edwards, Gary, "The Many Faces of Besire Theory." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/1958980