RE: On Moral Authorities
November 19, 2016 at 11:58 am
(This post was last modified: November 19, 2016 at 12:07 pm by Edwardo Piet.)
(November 18, 2016 at 11:03 pm)FallentoReason Wrote: Premise 1. A false dilemma is a dilemma where [at least one other option] can be given. You accept this.
Premise 2. The answer "neither" [could some day, with adequate reasoning] be given to the dilemma we are discussing. You accept this.
Conclusion: The dilemma we are discussing is a false one. You don't accept this.
I've corrected it for you. Your conclusion doesn't follow.
My bold and underline.
Regarding my bold:
You haven't corrected anything there. I said a false dilemma is a dilemma where the answer "neither" can be given. That is because it demonstrates that another option is available. Your so-called correction of me is saying the exact same thing I said.
Regarding my underline:
No, it can be given.
The dilemma asks if it's true that the gods are good because they're good or if it's true that what is good is only good because it comes from the gods. The dilemma is false because it ignores the possibility of "gods are neither good nor does goodness come from them."
That is the definition of a false dichotomy. A true dichotomy would be "Are the gods good because they're good or is what is good only good because it comes from the gods or not?"
That would be a true dichotomy.
But, sure, keep doubling down on your wrongness. I expect nothing less from you at this point.