Emotivism - ethical terms are just expressions of personal approval or disapproval

Question 1

What would giving reasons to support my statement do?

Answer 1

It would be just giving examples of my feelings, not logical support.

Question 2

What happens when we strip away all of the rational reasoning to claims?

Answer 2

We are left with a personal preference based on feelings of approval or disapproval.

Question 3

Example of the “Boo-hurrah theory” (secular)

Answer 3

• In a pantomime, the hero enters the stage and we cheer.

- the villain enters the stage and we boo

Question 4

Relating boo-hurrah to moral statements

Answer 4

• Euthanasia is good = “euthanasia-hurrah.”

- Euthanasia is bad = “euthanasia boo.”