Charles Stevenson

Charles Stevenson was an influential philosopher in meta-ethics known for his theory of emotivism, which suggests that ethical statements express our emotional responses rather than facts. According to Stevenson, when we say something is "wrong" or "right," we are not asserting a truth but expressing our feelings and trying to influence others' emotions. He believed that moral disagreements often stem from differing attitudes rather than disputes over facts. His work highlights the motivational aspect of ethics, showing that moral language is more about persuasion and expression than objective truths.