Why People Mistake Feelings for Moral Insight | Alex O'Connor

Why People Mistake Feelings for Moral Insight | Alex O'Connor

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The Behavior Lens
May 27, 2026

When we say something is wrong, are we stating a fact about the world, or revealing how we feel about it? Alex O’Connor examines emotivism, the metaethical view that moral language functions less like description and more like expression.

About Alex O'Connor:

Alex O’Connor, also known as Cosmic Skeptic, is an English public speaker and content creator recognized for his work on philosophy, ethics, religion, and secularism. He hosts the podcast Within Reason