Michael Smith

Michael Smith is a prominent philosopher known for his work on moral psychology, ethics, and the nature of moral claims. He argues for a version of moral realism that suggests moral statements can be objectively true or false. In moral epistemology, he explores how we come to know moral truths, often emphasizing the role of normative reasons in guiding our actions. His views engage with meta-ethics, particularly in differentiating between moral facts and subjective opinions, and he addresses debates between moral realism (the belief in objective moral truths) and anti-realism (the belief that moral truths are constructed or nonexistent).