Louis Pojman was a philosopher who wrote extensively on moral philosophy. In his book "Ethics: Discovering Right and Wrong," Pojman argues that the moral philosophy of ethical objectivism makes the mistake of confusing objectivity with realism.
Ethical objectivism is the view that moral truths exist independently of individual beliefs or cultural norms. Proponents of ethical objectivism argue that certain actions are objectively right or wrong, regardless of the particular circumstances or cultural context.
Pojman argues that while ethical objectivism is a valuable perspective, it can lead to the mistake of confusing objectivity with realism. He suggests that while moral truths may be objective, they are not necessarily grounded in an objective reality that exists independently of human beliefs and attitudes. Instead, Pojman argues that moral truths are constructed by human beings and are therefore contingent on human perspectives and values.
Overall, Pojman's moral philosophy emphasizes the importance of objective moral truths, while also recognizing the role of human subjectivity in constructing and interpreting those truths.