Zubon, in this case, it’s because I consistently use the word “ethics” to mean something different from “morality” (namely, prosocial instrumental values, as opposed to terminal values; i.e. Prisoner’s Dilemma type stuff). You’re right that the topic here is standardly called metaethics in academia—but I’m sorry, that term just sounds wrong to me, and I can’t bring myself to use it.
I’ve linked to the SEP entry on metaethics in passing, but should perhaps do so with more of a banner.
Zubon, in this case, it’s because I consistently use the word “ethics” to mean something different from “morality” (namely, prosocial instrumental values, as opposed to terminal values; i.e. Prisoner’s Dilemma type stuff). You’re right that the topic here is standardly called metaethics in academia—but I’m sorry, that term just sounds wrong to me, and I can’t bring myself to use it.
I’ve linked to the SEP entry on metaethics in passing, but should perhaps do so with more of a banner.