Ethical Realism
Ethical Realism by William J. FitzPatrick, published by Cambridge University Press on February 17, 2022, is a concise exploration of the complexities surrounding ethical realism within the field of philosophy. This new edition, comprising 75 pages, delves into the metaethical debates that distinguish realism from non-realist alternatives and examines various interpretations of realism itself. The book begins with a foundational characterization of ethical realism, emphasizing its claims about meaning and truth, before expanding into a more nuanced understanding that incorporates objectivity and ontological commitment.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the diverse perspectives within ethical realism, highlighting its implications for ethical objectivity and normative authority. FitzPatrick articulates a robust conception of realism that addresses its unique ontological commitments and the challenges it encounters. This Element serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the philosophical underpinnings of ethics and moral philosophy, providing insights into the ongoing discussions that shape these fields.
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This Element examines the many facets of ethical realism and the issues at stake in metaethical debates about it-both between realism and non-realist alternatives, and between different versions of realism itself. Starting with a minimal core characterization of ethical realism focused on claims about meaning and truth, we go on to develop a narrower and more theoretically useful conception by adding further claims about objectivity and ontological commitment. Yet even this common understanding of ethical realism captures a surprisingly heterogeneous range of views. In fact, a strong case can be made for adding several more conditions in order to arrive at a proper paradigm of realism about ethics when understood in a non-deflationary way. We then develop this more robust realism, bringing out its distinctive take on ethical objectivity and normative authority, its unique ontological commitments, and both the support for it and some challenges it faces.
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