4 Quotes by J. L. Mackie

There are no objective values.

The balance of probabilities, therefore, comes out strongly against the existence of a god.

If we do take statements to be the primary bearers of truth, there seems to be a very simple answer to the question, what is it for them to be true: for a statement to be true is for things to be as they are stated to be.

I myself find it hard to accept the notion of self-creation from nothing, even given unrestricted chance.