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Technical note
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Reference no. UVA-E-0183
Published by: Darden Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2000
Version: 02.09
Revision date: 12-Jul-2011

Abstract

This note explains reflective equilibrium, a process of moral reasoning whereby considered judgments about cases are reviewed and abstracted into principles. New cases either confirm the principles or lead to their revision. The note argues that reflective equilibrium is a good process for understanding how moral thinking ought to work.

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Abstract

This note explains reflective equilibrium, a process of moral reasoning whereby considered judgments about cases are reviewed and abstracted into principles. New cases either confirm the principles or lead to their revision. The note argues that reflective equilibrium is a good process for understanding how moral thinking ought to work.

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