Intuitionism

• Who came up with the naturalistic fallacy?

  G. E. Moore
• What is the naturalistic fallacy?


  The idea that you can’t derive moral action from observation
• What does G. E. Moore say about good?


  It is simple, undefinable - like yellow - you know it when you see it
• What does H. A. Prichard say about morals?


  It is hopeless to try and find arguments to determine what our moral obligations are
• What are the two types of thinking that take place when trying to discover morality?

  Intuition and reason
• What does W. D. Ross do?

  Tries to understand the sorts of moral principals people may use when answering a moral question
• What does Ross say about duties?


  There are prima facie duties that are apparent unless a higher moral obligation overrides it
• What are the 7 duties?

  • Promise-keeping
  • Reparation
  • Gratitude
  • Justice
  • Beneficence
  • Self-improvement
  • Non-malefience