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“There are no objective values.”

Quote by J. L. Mackie

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J. L. Mackie was a distinguished British philosopher whose work had a profound impact on the field of ethics. He is particularly renowned for his exploration of moral skepticism and his advocacy for ethical naturalism. His career was marked by his analytical approach to philosophical questions, and he made significant contributions to the understanding of ethics. more

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