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Unless you think minds don’t exist in objective reality?
The only part of that definition I disagree with is the notion that objective truth can only exist apart from minds. It can also exist within minds. That’s called accurate understanding.
Objective truth is different from what I am discussing, which is “objective reality,” “objective facts.”
I do not recall using “objective truth” but I recall perhaps saying some iteration of objectively “true” is to be a fact, a reality, that exists independently of us and “is” so, is the case, is a state of affairs in reality, separate and independently of us. If I said “objective truth,” I do not recall that I did, it was a slip, as that opens up an entirely different conversation of what is “truth.”
I agree morality can’t exist apart from minds, but that doesn’t mean a mind, not your own (objective to you) couldn't actually be right about something (objectively right).
Sure, it is possible to be “objectively” right about something. Modern day people who think the earth is flat could be “objectively” right. Those today adhering to the geocentric model could be “objectively” right the earth is the center of our solar system. Kids thinking Santa, tooth fairies, gremlins, leprechauns at the end of rainbows and the Flying Spaghetti Monster exist, could be “objectively” right.
But the could be “objectively” right is of little to no comfort when there is a lack of supporting evidence and the reasoning in favor is flawed.
The lack of supporting evidence and flawed reasoning is fatal in any dialogue where someone, anyone, is asserting a fact, a feature, that is true of our reality.
Yes, it is possible those advocating an objective morality exist are correct. It is equally possible they are wrong.
That type of cancelling possibilities provides no one with a rational reason to adopt a belief in something’s existence, objective morality included.
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