Elga considers positive illusions in light of a practical problem about what to believe, but positive illusions present ethical concerns as well. For example, Jonathan Haidt thinks we have the positive illusion that we reason objectively when it comes to ethical questions. What would it mean if our perception that we are being rational and objective about ethics turns out to be an illusion?

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The Answer of Elga considers positive illusions in light of a practical problem about what to believe, but positive illusions present ethical concerns as well. For example, Jonathan Haidt thinks we have the positive illusion that we reason objectively when it comes to ethical questions. What would it mean if our perception that we are being rational and objective about ethics turns out to be an illusion?

Elga Considers Positive Illusions in Light of a Practical Problem