Quasi-realism

Quasi-realism is a philosophical view that aims to explain how we talk and think about moral facts. It suggests that moral statements are neither purely factual nor merely expressions of emotion; instead, they function like statements that project a reality we believe exists. Quasi-realism maintains that we can meaningfully discuss moral truths without committing to their actual existence, often by explaining our moral language as if there were real moral properties, while ultimately treating them as constructs or attitudes we adopt. It bridges the gap between moral realism and anti-realism, offering a way to understand moral discourse as both meaningful and non-ontological.