Q1: Beardsley

Question 1

Beardsley argument against intrinsic value.

Answer 1

1. If intrinsic goodness exists then it would be unknowable.
2. If (1), then goodness can play no role in practical reasoning.
3. If (2), then there is no intrinsic value.
4. There is no intrinsic value.

Question 2

Bradley’s distinction

Answer 2

People= Kantian intrinsic value

States of affairs= Moore intrinsic value.

Question 3

Beardsley’s response

Answer 3

Desire determines value
X is good neither t/f
X is good to me is t/f