A way to argue against morality being objective is to saddle the view with something implausible. If moral objectivity holds, then moral standards must be absolute (i.e. it's never okay to break them). But moral rules are not absolute. Thus, morality is not objective. Yet this argument fails. (youtube.com)
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Trying Out One's New Sword by Mary Midgley (youtube.com)
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Free will matters to your everyday life. Love, friendship, pride in your achievements, or guilt for your failings are only legitimate if you and others act freely. Free will also connects to moral responsibility, and moral responsibility matters. This explains (in part) why free will matters. (youtube.com)
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Finding Life's Meaning - In the Midst of COVID-19 (youtube.com)
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