J.L. Mackie

Question 1

In his book, Mackie noted that it’s possible to describe an ? from the outside. The institution makes demands that promises are kept. However, we can also make ? from the inside; we can speak within the institution.

Answer 1

Institution.

Observations.

Question 2

Mackie argued the injunction to not break ? depends on the rules of the institution having already being ?

Answer 2

Promises.

Accepted.

Question 3

The degree to which moral rules should be applied can be ?, depending on our ? with the people affected. We use an institution to guide our well-being for others.

Answer 3

Disputed.

Relationship.

Question 4

Following the rules of an institution is acting in ? with social ?

Answer 4

Accordance.

Expectations.

Question 5

As a naturalist, Mackie believes that moral ? can be observed but believes they’re based on ? rather than being ? constructs.

Answer 5

Rules.
Tradition.
Absolute.