'Ought implies can'
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Re: 'Ought implies can'
However, that leaves several grey avenues unexplored.
How do you know that you can't help it, or can't do it, unless you try? One could be blamed for not trying.
Who decides what one ought to do in a given situation?
Are there degrees of "ought" that might come under consideration?
If there is coercion, how hard is a person expected to resist?
What is the limit of acceptable cost for doing the right thing in the face of what level of threat?
What is meant by "a position to have reason to do"?
What is the "testimonial injustice" under consideration?
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and let me play among the stars..."
"No."
"You don't love me!"
"Well, it's not that, so much as there are no start on the moon."
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