Solving the Problem of Creeping Minimalism
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Simpson, M
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In this paper I discuss the so-called problem of creeping minimalism, the problem of distinguishing metaethical expressivism from its rivals once expressivists start accepting minimalist theories about truth, representation, belief, and similar concepts. I argue that Dreier's 'explanation' explanation is almost correct, but by critically examining it we not only get a better solution, but also draw out some interesting results about expressivism and non-representationalist theories of meaning more generally.
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expressivism, metaethics, realism, minimalism, non-representationalism, creeping minimalism, Dreier
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Canadian Journal of Philosophy
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0045-5091
1911-0820
1911-0820
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Taylor & Francis
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AHRC (1367955)
This work was supported by a PhD studentship from the Arts and Humanities Research Council.