Using Nagel’s discussion of right and wrong, reflect on whet…
Using Nagel’s discussion of right and wrong, reflect on whether you think there are objective moral truths. According to Nagel, what is the strongest case for thinking that some actions are genuinely right or wrong independent of individual or cultural opinion? Why does he believe that morality cannot be reduced simply to personal preference or social convention? In your reflection, discuss a concrete moral issue (such as lying, punishment, helping others, or fairness) and explain how Nagel’s arguments would apply to it. Do his ideas support the claim that there is a correct moral answer in this case, or do they leave room for reasonable disagreement? Conclude by evaluating whether Nagel’s account of morality is convincing, and whether it helps explain how we can reason about moral questions rather than just express our attitudes.