Yvain’s Parable of the Heartstone is by far the best explanation of metaethics that I have read. (I am actually surprised how much better I find it than other explanations. Does anyone know of something of similar quality that addresses the same things?)
That whole FAQ is one of my favorite documents ever. It’s certainly the best explanation/defense of utilitarianism and consequentialism that I’ve ever seen.
ETA: I only started reading it, but If it’s a good Scott post (like most Scott posts are), maybe the LW mods should ask Scott’s permission to crosspost it here so it’s available somewhere other than the wayback machine?
Yvain’s Parable of the Heartstone is by far the best explanation of metaethics that I have read. (I am actually surprised how much better I find it than other explanations. Does anyone know of something of similar quality that addresses the same things?)
That whole FAQ is one of my favorite documents ever. It’s certainly the best explanation/defense of utilitarianism and consequentialism that I’ve ever seen.
That link is broken. Here’s an archive version.
ETA: I only started reading it, but If it’s a good Scott post (like most Scott posts are), maybe the LW mods should ask Scott’s permission to crosspost it here so it’s available somewhere other than the wayback machine?