IS-OUGHT Problem Resolved - Philosophical Anti-Realist Approach

[Veritas Aequitas]

Another approach to resolve the is-ought problem is to discuss it within the Philosophical Realist versus Philosophical anti-Realist distinction.

• In metaphysics, [Philosophical] Realism about a given object is the view that this object exists in reality independently of our conceptual scheme. In philosophical terms, these objects are ontologically independent of someone's conceptual scheme, perceptions, linguistic practices, beliefs, etc.
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In the case of Philosophical Realism, what-is [IS] is ontologically independent of someone's conceptual scheme, perceptions, linguistic practices, beliefs, etc. This may be practical up to a limit but to be more precise, it is a very unrealistic view of reality.

Thus when a Philosophical Realist argue on the is-ought problem his model of logic is as follows;

• 1. P1 IS = dualistic independent of humans
  2. P2 IS = dualistic independent of humans
  3. C1 IS = dualistic independent of humans

Because "is" to them is independent from human and their ought-ness, there is no room for any 'ought' to be derived from 'is'.


On the other hand, Philosophical Anti-Realism hold the view that reality, i.e. what-is [IS] is somewhat entangled with human conceptual scheme, perceptions, linguistic practices, beliefs, etc. In a way, to the Philosophical Anti-Realist, reality [IS] is mind-interdependent with the human conditions.

Thus the model of logic for the Philosophical anti-realist is such:

• 1. P1 IS = entangled with humans and their oughts i.e. obligations
  2. P2 IS = entangled with humans and their oughts i.e. obligations
  3. C1 IS = entangled with humans and their oughts i.e. obligations

Because humans are entangled [dynamically interacting] with 'is' and are part and parcel of 'is' all we need to do is to introduce an IF/THEN premise and we can derive 'ought' from 'is'. Example below;

See this thread;
How to Derive "Ought" From "Is" J. Searle
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The philosophical realist cannot see the logic of the above because they are trapped within their rigid paradigm, thus stuck with confirmation bias and dogmatism. They are like the person who cannot see the 500 pound gorilla right in front of them.
Selective Attention Test - Gorilla
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJG698U2Mvo

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[Impenitent]

this IS my gun

you OUGHT to do exactly whatever I say

problem solved.

-Imp