Title: SENTIMENTALIST PLURALISM: MORAL PSYCHOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHICAL ETHICS*
Abstract: Philosophical IssuesVolume 18, Issue 1 p. 143-163 SENTIMENTALIST PLURALISM: MORAL PSYCHOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHICAL ETHICS* Michael B. Gill, Michael B. Gill University of ArizonaSearch for more papers by this authorShaun Nichols, Shaun Nichols University of ArizonaSearch for more papers by this author Michael B. Gill, Michael B. Gill University of ArizonaSearch for more papers by this authorShaun Nichols, Shaun Nichols University of ArizonaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 03 February 2010 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1533-6077.2008.00142.xCitations: 14Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Allman J and Woodward J. 2008. 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