Philosophy A-Level
Descriptive versus normative language
What Descriptive versus normative language means in Philosophy A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Statements about what is the case, using 'is' and 'is not', are contrasted with conclusions about what ought or ought not to be done.
Topics that use Descriptive versus normative language
- Meta-ethics (AQA A-Level)
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