Study Questions

  1. What two types of skepticism about practical reason does Korsgaard distinguish? What does she aim to show about these two types of skepticism? Do you think she succeeds?
  2. What is the difference between internalist and externalist moral theories? Which does Korsgaard endorse, and why? Which do you think is preferable?
  3. What is true irrationality? Do you think that people are ever truly irrational, in Korsgaard’s sense? If so, give an example. If not, why not?
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