Practical Deliberation is Normative

Jesse Hambly*

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Abstract

It is common for philosophers to suggest that practical deliberation is normative; deliberation about what to do essentially involves employing normative concepts. This thesis - 'the Normativity Thesis' - is significant because, among other things, it supports the conclusion that normative thought is inescapable for us. In this article, I defend the Normativity Thesis against objections.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)338-353
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of the American Philosophical Association
Volume11
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusAccepted/In press - 2025

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