The Philosophy Discussion Forum

The book uses the meaning of 'objective' to include 'true'.

In sum:- It is impossible and incoherent for an objective normative theory inherently pro- its objective end to not be pro- the theory’s and the end’s objectivity — and hence inherently pro-objectivity here. Objectivity, or knowledge, is inherently never incoherent. So an objective theory, one able...

Re: "Sounds completely misconceived and utterly horrific! Like some childish Libertarian Randian nightmare world of moral rectitude worthy of the worst arrogance of Victorian Britain."
A careful, informed look at the theory shows the theory opposes all that your criticism opposes.

The arguments below, concerning a new moral, social, legal and political theory, may interest you. The theory argues that an objective normative theory must be coherent and uniquely supported by evidence, evidence coherent with evidence as in scientific objectivity. The theory argues that, though fa...