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Recent experimental work on “ought” implies “can”
Author(s) -
Semler Jen,
Henne Paul
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
philosophy compass
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.973
H-Index - 25
ISSN - 1747-9991
DOI - 10.1111/phc3.12619
Subject(s) - presupposition , epistemology , work (physics) , cognition , logical consequence , philosophy of science , philosophy , computer science , psychology , cognitive science , physics , quantum mechanics , neuroscience
While philosophers generally accept some version of the principle “ought” implies “can,” recent work in experimental philosophy and cognitive science provides evidence against a presupposition or a conceptual entailment from “ought” to “can.” Here, we review some of this evidence, its effect on particular formulations of the principle, and future directions for cognitive scientists and philosophers.