What is moral realism?

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What is moral realism?

Moral realism is the philosophical view that moral statements or judgments are objective and independent of individual beliefs, opinions, or cultural norms. It posits that there are moral facts or truths that exist in the world, which are discoverable through reason or observation. According to moral realism, moral principles or values have an inherent existence and are not merely subjective or relative to personal preferences.