Russell Blackford wrote this “metaethical, neo-Humean limerick.” I looked for a copyright notice on his page and didn’t find one, so I’m hoping he won’t mind if I bring it over here in full, for discussion. First rule: whatever you think of the message, at least enjoy the limerick-ness of it!
Though an “is” alone won’t give support
To a value, a norm, or an “ought”,
If you mix on the fire
Both belief and desire,
You’ll get thought of an “ought” of a sort.
[From Metamagician and the Hellfire Club]
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