Originally Posted by
Nixx
Oh, I guess then I'll point out that I think there are two sets of "truths." There are absolute truths, that which is actually true, and practical truths, those "truths" that might ignore ignorance or an absolute truth to determine an answer we can actually use. In this case, ethical nihilism would represent absolute truth, but you may still establish an ethical system that is a practical truth. It's just worth it to keep it mind that it is merely a practical truth. Having said that, I think there's a very limited use to moral language and it most often serves as an emotional appeal intended to flout reason.