Ethical Non-Cognitivism
Ethical Non-Cognitivism is a philosophical view that suggests moral statements do not express beliefs that can be true or false. Instead, these statements reflect emotional responses or attitudes. For example, when someone says, "Stealing is wrong," they are not stating a fact but expressing disapproval of stealing.
This perspective contrasts with Cognitivism, which holds that moral statements can be objectively true or false. Ethical Non-Cognitivism is often associated with thinkers like A.J. Ayer and Simon Blackburn, who argue that moral language serves to influence behavior rather than convey factual information.