Rossian Conceptual Intuitionism

Ethics 127 (4):821-851 (2017)
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Abstract

In this article I assess Rossian Intuitionism, which is the view that the Rossian Principles of Duty are self-evident. I begin by motivating and clarifying a version of the view—Rossian Conceptual Intuitionism—that hasn’t been adequately considered by Rossians. After defending it against a series of significant objections, I show that enthusiasm for Rossian Conceptual Intuitionism should be muted. Specifically, I argue that we lack sufficient reason for thinking that the Rossian Principles are self-evident, and that insisting that they are self-evident may commit Rossians to radically expanding the scope of self-evidence.

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Robert Cowan
University of Glasgow

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