Moral Non-Cognitivism
Moral 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," a non-cognitivist would argue that this statement is more about expressing disapproval than stating a fact.
This perspective contrasts with moral realism, which holds that moral statements can be objectively true or false. Non-cognitivism is often associated with thinkers like A.J. Ayer and Simon Blackburn, who emphasize the role of emotions in moral discourse rather than objective truths.