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Are There Objective Values? (2 Parts)

Synopsis
In Part 1, Professor Sir Alfred Ayer discusses moral judgements, which are not true or false, nor derivable from facts: they are dependent on human choice, and used both to express attitudes and to encourage others to share them. The classic notion of ‘objectivity’ here is incoherent.
Language
English
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col 2 x 50 min.
Year of production
1984
Availability
Sale
Documentation
A detailed handbook gives an outline of the arguments, explanations of problematic or technical terms, necessary background, suggestions for further reading and bibliographical references.
Subjects
Philosophy
Keywords
ethical issues; moral values

Credits

Cast
Alfred Jules Ayer 

Production Company

Name

University of Warwick Audio-Visual Centre

Distributor

Name

Royal Institute of Philosophy

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