The Richards Ethics Debate

The Richards Ethics Debate revolves around the idea of "moral realism," which questions whether there are true moral facts that exist independently of our beliefs. Richards argued that ethical statements are not just expressions of personal feelings or societal conventions but can reflect objective truths. The debate challenges whether morality is grounded in universal principles or is subjective. It calls into question if moral claims can be objectively true or false, influencing how we understand moral reasoning, justice, and ethical decision-making. Overall, it examines whether ethics are based on facts or merely human constructs.