Frames and Lenses: Failings of Moral Psychology

Language philosopher Bry Willis critiques popular metaphors in moral psychology, such as frames and lenses, arguing that they mistakenly imply moral disagreements are easily fixed through perspective shifts. These optical analogies suggest a shared reality that simply needs refocusing, whereas the author contends that individuals actually inhabit distinct moral worlds with different fundamental rules. Because these worldviews act like ontological gravity, they are not voluntary or adjustable tools but rather inescapable constraints on what a person perceives as a valid reason. Technical terms like firmware or operating systems are also rejected for being too optimistic about the possibility of updates or repairs. Ultimately, the author suggests that deep moral conflict persists because there is no common ground, rendering metaphors of adjustability both misleading and intellectually dishonest.👉 http://philosophics.blog