objective moral truths

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  • what is meant by objective moral truths?
    moral realism says there are real facts about what's right and wrong, kind of like facts about math or science. It's not just a matter of personal opinion; there are things that are genuinely good or bad.
  • What is an example of objective moral truths?
    imagine if helping ithers is objectively good, like how 2+2 always equals 4, its not your opinion; its a fact
  • what is a criticism of objective moral truths
    critics argue that the analogy between moral truths and mathematical or scientific truths is flawed. While mathematical and scientific truths are often based on empirical evidence or logical reasoning, moral truths might lack such a concrete foundation. Some contend that moral propositions are inherently subjective and shaped by cultural, historical and individual perspectives