Is the is/ought problem solvable? I want morality to be real bros....
>>1341464
>Is the is/ought problem solvable?
Mu.
It ought to be solvable.
>>1341464
>the knife IS not sharp
>by design and in practice, the function of a knife IS to cut
>therefore, to fulfill its existential potential, the knife OUGHT to be sharpened
>>1341585
>>by design and in practice, the function of a knife IS to cut
Ah, but the function of the knife IS to cut WELL. Whether it cuts better sharp or better dull depends on the purpose.
>>1341464
I still want to know what the background of this picture is supposed to be. No other Pepe pic is like this.
It doesn't have to be. Some states are more desirable than others, so it behooves you to work towards them.
like most philosophical problems it sets you up with a false dilemma and assumes a crapton of shit to be true
