reasons; dual-role approaches; defeasible logic; supererogation; all or nothing problem
Abstract :
[en] Dual-role approaches to reasons say, roughly, that reasons can relate to actions in
two fundamentally different ways: they can either require conformity, or justify an
action without requiring that it be taken. This paper develops a formal dual-role
approach, combining ideas from defeasible logic and practical philosophy. It then
uses the approach to shed light on the phenomenon of supererogation and resolve a
well-known puzzle about supererogation, namely, Horton’s All or Nothing Problem.
Disciplines :
Philosophy & ethics
Author, co-author :
KNOKS, Aleks ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) > Department of Humanities (DHUM) > Philosophy
STREIT, David D ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) > Department of Computer Science (DCS)
External co-authors :
no
Language :
English
Title :
Beyond reasons and obligations: A dual-role approach to reasons and supererogation
Publication date :
05 July 2023
Event name :
Deontic Logic and Normative Systems: 16th International Conference (DEON2023)
Event place :
Trois-Rivieres, Canada
Event date :
July 7--9, 2023
Audience :
International
Main work title :
Deontic Logic and Normative Systems: 16th International Conference (DEON2023)
