moral realism

noun

The metaphysical belief that morality exists objectively, so that at least some actions, thoughts and behavior are morally good or morally bad.

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Meanings

nounmoral realism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesThe metaphysical belief that morality exists objectively, so that at least some actions, thoughts and behavior are morally good or morally bad.
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