The answer to this question isn't a Yes or No, it's "Depends on what meta-ethical theory is correct"
If Desire Utilitarianism (the theory I support) or Divine command or Intrinsic value theory of morality is correct then he was "objectively bad", but if Moral Relativism or Moral Nihilism are correct then he was not.
Desire Utilitarianism is the meta ethical theory that is most consistent with reality, both in the sense that Desire's actually exist and can be demonstrated (unlike divine commands or intrinsic values), and it matches our general understanding of moral truths (unlike moral realism or nihilism). I guess based on that you are most justified in saying that he was "objectively bad".
EvF, you're the type who would be interested in Desire Utilitarianism, check out this interview with the proponent of the theory:
The interview
http://www.archive.org/download/Conversa...zoFyfe.mp3
Follow-up Questions
http://www.archive.org/download/Conversa...zoFyfe.mp3
If Desire Utilitarianism (the theory I support) or Divine command or Intrinsic value theory of morality is correct then he was "objectively bad", but if Moral Relativism or Moral Nihilism are correct then he was not.
Desire Utilitarianism is the meta ethical theory that is most consistent with reality, both in the sense that Desire's actually exist and can be demonstrated (unlike divine commands or intrinsic values), and it matches our general understanding of moral truths (unlike moral realism or nihilism). I guess based on that you are most justified in saying that he was "objectively bad".
EvF, you're the type who would be interested in Desire Utilitarianism, check out this interview with the proponent of the theory:
The interview
http://www.archive.org/download/Conversa...zoFyfe.mp3
Follow-up Questions
http://www.archive.org/download/Conversa...zoFyfe.mp3
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