Allan Gibbard

Allan Gibbard is a prominent philosopher known for his work in meta-ethics, particularly regarding moral judgment and the nature of ethical statements. He argues that our moral beliefs are not merely reflections of objective truths but are deeply connected to our emotions and social practices. Gibbard introduces the idea of "normative meaning," suggesting that moral statements express commitments to certain attitudes and behaviors rather than objective facts. His work emphasizes how moral reasoning intertwines with human psychology and culture, challenging traditional views of morality as solely based on universal principles.