Philosophy Metaethics Questions
The Frege-Geach problem refers to a challenge in metaethics that arises when attempting to reconcile moral statements with non-moral statements. It highlights the difficulty of maintaining the logical consistency of moral language and its connection to non-moral language. The problem was first identified by the philosophers Gottlob Frege and Peter Geach. It arises from the fact that moral statements, such as "lying is wrong," can be embedded within larger sentences, such as "If lying is wrong, then honesty is a virtue." However, when these embedded moral statements are detached from their original context, their meaning and truth value can become unclear. This poses a challenge for moral realists who aim to provide a robust and objective foundation for moral claims. The Frege-Geach problem has sparked various debates and proposed solutions within metaethics.