The indifference argument

Zangwill, Nick

Abstract

I argue against motivational internalism. First I recharacterise the issue over moral motivation. Second I describe the indifference argument against motivation internalism. Third I consider appeals to irrationality that are often made in the face of this argument, and I show that they are ineffective. Lastly, I draw the motivational externalist conclusion and reflect on the nature of the issue.

Citation

Zangwill, N. (2008). The indifference argument. Philosophical Studies, 138(1), 91-124. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11098-006-9000-0

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Mar 29, 2006
• Online Publication Date: Aug 30, 2006
• Publication Date: Mar 1, 2008
• Deposit Date: Nov 13, 2014
• Journal: Philosophical Studies
• Print ISSN: 0031-8116
• Publisher: Springer Verlag
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 138
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 91-124
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11098-006-9000-0
• Keywords: Philosophy
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/471165
• Publisher URL: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11098-006-9000-0
• Contract Date: Nov 13, 2014