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Proof of the Objectivity of Morals" (1969) Barmbrough is trying to prove that common sense defeats philosophical explanations in many cases. He says that information that can be proven by the five senses or simply because it is true, is more important than the language used to make the point. This paper argues that a commonsense view that could be understood by all is more important than "double talk" that is philosophical but cannot be understood by everyone.

Moore himself speaks largely in terms of knowledge and belief and truth and falsehood rather than of the language in which we make our common sense claims"(Bambrough 37). In his argument he says that words should not be subjective. Communication should be tangible and concrete. He contrasts factual information with valuable information. He argues that people do have moral information that goes beyond the factual. This is information that could and should be shared and gives the example of the child who must undergo surgery. We know that although we can't feel the child's pain, the child would undoubtedly hurt if the surgeon should forego the medication. Although the philosopher could attempt to argue that a child does not need medication, common sense dictates otherwise. Words can be used to spin the argument to make it appear that this child does not need medication to mitigate the pain. However, Bambrough argues that no matter how the point can and will be argued the child who will suffer needs medication.

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That's common sense.

When Moore proves that there is an external world, he is defending a commonsense believe. When I prove that we have moral knowledge I am defending a commonsense belief" (Bambrough 39). Commonsense, he argues is information that people instinctively know is right or wrong. The view is somewhat based on morals or even judgement.

He argues that philosophers are in consistent. On one hand they say that we can discuss a knowledge of what is called the "external world" on the other hand philosophers say that we should no speak or write in a certain way. An argument against commonsense states that facts can be proven. Common senses are inconsistent. It waivers based on upbringing and even the time period. "Moral disagreement is more widespread, more radical and more persistent than disagreement about matters of fact" (Bambrough 41).

Bambrough argues that there is a general agreement on most issues. Issues like abortion, nuclear weapons, capital punishment, and birth control, are hot issues, which could be debated. However, most people would say that a child in pain….....

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