[MD] Subjectivity in the MOQ

[craigerb at comcast.net]

[Ham] 
> If (a) Goodness were absolute (or fixed), 
> (b) there would be no need for morality, 
> since (c) it would be impossible to choose 
> the alternative. 

  [Ham, reconstructed] 
1) Morality is needed only if choice is possible. 
2) Choice is possible only if there is more than one alternative. 
3) Morality is needed. 
4) :. There is more than one alternative. 
5) If only one choice is good, there is only one alternative. 
6) :. Not only one choice is good. 
7) If Goodness were absolute, only one choice would be good. 
8) :. Goodness is not absolute. 
[Ham] 
> regarding 1): morality is itself a "choice", not a "need". 


  Then what is the role of statement (b) in your argument? 

  [Ham] 
> regarding 6): how is it derived from my statement? 
>From 4) & 5) by modus tollens. 

  [Ham] 
> the only correct premise in this list of eight is #2. 
I was content to point out ONE false premise in your argument. 
You have claimed there are 6 others.   A rather unusual way to 
support your argument. 

  [Ham] 
> If Goodness were absolute, only one choice would be POSSIBLE. 

  [Ham, reconstructed] 
a) If Goodness is absolute, only one choice in any situation would be good. 
b) Only good choices are possible. 
c) :. If Goodness were absolute, only one choice would be POSSIBLE. 



  This revision of your thesis also fails because b) is false. 
Craig