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Georgia State University

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2011

Besire

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The Many Faces Of Besire Theory, Gary Edwards Aug 2011

The Many Faces Of Besire Theory, Gary Edwards

Philosophy Theses

In this paper, I analyze the concept of a besire. I argue that distinguishing between different types and interpretations of besires is a critical tool for adequately assessing besire theories of moral judgment. I argue for this by applying the results of this conceptual analysis of a besire to David Brink’s version of the moral problem and to objections against besire theories made by Michael Smith, Simon Blackburn, and Nick Zangwill.