Ethical non-cognitivism

Ethical non-cognitivism is the philosophical view that moral statements do not express factual claims that can be true or false. Instead, they reflect our emotions, attitudes, or preferences. For example, when someone says "stealing is wrong," they are not stating a fact but expressing disapproval of stealing. Non-cognitivists argue that moral language is more about expressing feelings or urging action rather than describing objective moral truths. This perspective suggests that ethical debates hinge on personal values rather than universal facts.