Does Korsgaard believe morality is just a social construct?
No, I do not believe morality is merely a social construct in the sense of being arbitrary or dependent solely on convention. While our practical identities can be shaped by social roles, the foundation of normativity, the necessity of having reasons for action, is grounded in the transcendental requirements of agency. The authority of morality stems from its necessity for being a self-conscious, free agent, not from societal agreement alone.
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