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In Law / College | 2025-07-06

According to the Talking About Ethics textbook, what is metaethics?
A. the attempt to get beyond our assumptions about reality in order to investigate its true nature.
B. the use of language in our statements about ethics and theoretical considerations prior to doing applied ethics
C. the attempt to evaluate the morality of specific actions.
D. the study of how we know what we know.

Asked by BreadgNgtj

Answer (2)

Metaethics examines the fundamental nature and meaning of ethical concepts, focusing on their linguistic and theoretical foundations. The correct answer is B , which highlights the role of language in ethical discussions prior to practical applications. It separates itself from normative ethics by analyzing how we understand moral terms and judgments.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-06

Metaethics is a branch of ethics that examines the meanings and foundations of ethical concepts. It primarily focuses on the language and theoretical considerations relevant to ethical discussions. The correct definition emphasizes the use of language in our statements about ethics before practical application. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06