Blackburn's Quasi-Realism

Recall Korsgaard's Explanation of the Normative Question: Given a purported explanation of morality, we ask whether, if we were to accept the explanation, we would find the claims of morality to be justified, on reflection.

What is Blackburn's Explanation of Morality?

Key: Conative Stance vs. Objective Values

According to Blackburn, what is Boyd's biggest mistake? There is nothing to play the role of obervations in science. Why not?

What is Blackburn's answer to the normative question?

Is There Progress in Ethics?

What is the "Whiggish" judgment that Blackburn discusses? What is his explanation of it?

What is the difference between internal and external questions?

How would Boyd reply to Blackburn?

How would Korsgaard reply to Blackburn?