Resumen

PORTO MACEDO JUNIOR, Ronaldo. Is Bernard Williams’ Distance Relativism Really Defeated by Heidi Hurd’s Attack on Perspectivalism?. Probl. anu. filos. teor. derecho [online]. 2020, n.14, pp.79-105.  Epub 05-Mar-2021. ISSN 2448-7937.  https://doi.org/10.22201/iij.24487937e.2020.14.14905.

The point addressed in this comment is just one among the many possible subjects that could be discussed. However, I believe it is a serious point concerning one of the key premises of Hurd´s general argument. My aim is to discuss Hurd´s refutation of Bernard Williams defense of the so-called appraisal relativism or relativism of distance. Even though this topic occupies only five pages in the whole book, I think it is central for the general argument against moral relativism which is a core pillar of the main thesis of the book. I will first present the central theme of the book and how it is structured. I will then show how the refutation of moral relativism is a key point for the major thesis of the book. Further I will present Williams argument, according to Hurd and its so-called major flaws. Finally, I will scrutinize Hurd´s attack on appraisal relativism and Hurd´s failure to refute Williams claims.

Palabras llave : Moral Relativism; Relativism of Distance; Moral Combat; Ethical Judgements; Morality.

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