Moral Disagreement is Special

February 21, 2020 -
3:30pm to 4:45pm

Abstract: Most of the literature on moral disagreement is framed in strictly epistemic terms. Professor Rini argues that this framing is misleading, as moral disagreement is unlike peer disagreement in other epistemic domains, owing to the special character of the moral domain. She defends the claim that disagreement with peers gives us reason to reduce confidence in disputed moral beliefs, but not for epistemic reasons. Rather, we have moral reason to do so. Reducing confidence in this way is morally required by recognition respect for the moral agency of the peer with whom we disagree.

Sponsored by the Carnegie Mellon University Department of Philosophy

Location and Address

Baker Hall A53, Carnegie Mellon University