Study Questions

  1. What is an “interest theory” of goodness? What objections does Stevenson raise to interest theories? How does his theory differ from the interest theories he criticizes?
  2. What three criteria does Stevenson claim that the “vital” sense of “good” must meet? Explain why he thinks his theory meets these criteria.
  3. What does Stevenson mean by “emotive meaning”? What role does this notion play in his theory?
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