Many critics of ideal theory contend that there is a gap between ideal theories and our non-ideal circumstances—a gap which renders ideal theories ill-suited to guide action in the real world. Valentini calls this the guidance critique. But yet, ideal theory seems inescapable. This, Valentini generates a paradox, which can be stated as follows: Any … Continue reading Laura Valentini, “On the Apparent Paradox of Ideal Theory”→
