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#81 Are There Objective Moral Truths? - David Enoch vs. Lance Bush
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- The Uncertainty Podcast
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- Apr 23, 2026
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Summary
David Enoch and Lance Bush face off over the question of whether objective moral truths exist. They debate the intuitiveness of moral realism, whether most people are moral realists, question-begging, radical skepticism, and much else besides. Video of this interview is available on YouTube . To support the channel, do please oh please consider donating, either via PayPal or Buy Me a Coffee . Follow me on X because you’re awesome . EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:38 David's opening statement 00:13:21 Lance's opening statement 00:26:05 "I don't give a damn if most people aren't moral realists" 00:31:59 Who is begging the question on whom? 00:35:55 Is realism the intuitive position? 00:40:35 Is Lance a radical skeptic? 00:43:39 Realists misattribute metaethical claims to most people 00:57:48 "People in general are idiots" 01:02:06 Does ordinary moral discourse support realism? 01:10:42 What are the costs of realism and anti-realism? 01:18:15 On the strengths and weaknesses of analytic philosophy 01:22:33 What do you mean when you say something is “wrong,” Lance? Get full access to Miles K. Donahue at mileskdonahue.substack.com/subscribe