The Dissolution of Normativity: How Theory of Non-Knowledge Overcomes Moral Naturalism

This article applies Theory of Non-Knowledge (TNK) to the central problem of moral naturalism: the tension between scientific explanation and normativity. While philosophical naturalism seeks to ground moral values in natural facts, TNK demonstrates that both "facts" and "values" are epistemically contradictory constructions that must be nullified. The article argues that convergence between natural and human sciences is impossible because both operate within the K paradigm (traditional knowledge), which is structurally flawed. TNK offers an alternative: the replacement of normativity with X(NS) units - non-contradictory operators that permit moral action without epistemic foundation. It concludes that true advancement lies not in naturalizing morality, but in dissolving the natural/normative distinction through systematic nullification.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2025-08-31
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17013132
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Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
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The Dissolution of Normativity: How Theory of Non-Knowledge Overcomes Moral Naturalism

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
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The Dissolution of Normativity: How Theory of Non-Knowledge Overcomes Moral Naturalism

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Abstract

This article applies Theory of Non-Knowledge (TNK) to the central problem of moral naturalism: the tension between scientific explanation and normativity. While philosophical naturalism seeks to ground moral values in natural facts, TNK demonstrates that both "facts" and "values" are epistemically contradictory constructions that must be nullified. The article argues that convergence between natural and human sciences is impossible because both operate within the K paradigm (traditional knowledge), which is structurally flawed. TNK offers an alternative: the replacement of normativity with X(NS) units - non-contradictory operators that permit moral action without epistemic foundation. It concludes that true advancement lies not in naturalizing morality, but in dissolving the natural/normative distinction through systematic nullification.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Universidade Federal da Paraíba (BR)
Peace, Justice and strong institutions
Openalex Percentile: Top 58%
Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
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