SUBJECTIVISM

Question 1

What is Subjectivism

Answer 1

it claims that morality is deeply emotional and personal

- an action is good if it gives immediate satisfaction

Question 2

Why subjectivism?

Answer 2

• it gives us freedom

- we should not just conform to the standards of the society

Question 3

Discuss Moral Freedom and Subjectivism (3)

Answer 3

• subjectivists believe that we should always have the freedom to think for ourselves and form moral judgements
• moral freedom is part of the process of growing up
• “we should always think things out and form our OWN values”

Question 4

Arguments against subjectivism (3)

Answer 4

• it makes goodness completely on what we like
• very crude approach to morality
• it leads to bizarre implications about moral education