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Against Ideal Guidance, Again: A Reply to Erman and Möller.

Authors :
Wiens, David
Source :
Journal of Politics. Apr2023, Vol. 85 Issue 2, p784-788. 5p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Eva Erman and Niklas Möller have recently presented a trenchant critique of my argument that ideal normative theories are uninformative for certain practical purposes. Their critique is largely correct. In this article, I develop the ideas behind my earlier argument in a way that circumvents their critique and explains more clearly why ideal theory is uninformative for certain purposes while leaving open the possibility that it might be informative for other purposes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00223816
Volume :
85
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Politics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
163520044
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/722349