emotivism

/ɛˈmoʊtɪvɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a philosophical theory that ethics and morality are based on emotions and personal feelings, rather than reason or objective principles.

“The philosopher’s argument was based on emotivism, which critics saw as a flawed approach to moral philosophy.”

Synonyms

  • emotive ethics
  • sentimentalism

Antonyms

  • objectivism
  • rationalism