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In Law / College | 2025-07-07

Maryam says, "Abortion is always wrong," while Fatima says, "Sometimes abortion is not wrong." Which statement best summarizes how emotivists view this kind of disagreement?
A. Maryam and Fatima cannot both be right, because this would produce an emotional conflict between them.
B. Maryam and Fatima are expressing different attitudes, but neither of them says something that could be true or false.
C. Maryam and Fatima are really expressing the same attitude but in different ways, and so there is not really a disagreement here.
D. Maryam and Fatima are both expressing their personal beliefs about abortion, so there is no way to resolve the disagreement.

Asked by nnkwenti25

Answer (2)

Emotivists view the disagreement between Maryam and Fatima as expressions of differing emotional attitudes rather than factual statements. Consequently, neither statement can be considered objectively true or false. This perspective highlights that moral disagreements are rooted in personal beliefs and emotions. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

Emotivists see the disagreement between Maryam and Fatima as expressions of different emotional attitudes rather than factual claims. Therefore, neither statement can be regarded as objectively true or false. The best summary according to this view is that they are expressing different attitudes, but neither is making a factual statement.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-11

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