Peter Railton

Peter Railton is a prominent philosopher known for his work in meta-ethics and moral realism, which is the view that there are objective moral truths. He argues that moral facts exist independently of our beliefs or feelings. Railton emphasizes the importance of scientific understanding in morality, suggesting that moral knowledge can be informed by empirical evidence. He also engages with moral epistemology, exploring how we come to know moral truths, while addressing challenges from moral anti-realism, which denies the existence of objective moral facts. His work contributes significantly to discussions about the nature of morality and ethical reasoning.