The author, Phil Stilwell, advocates for eliminativist moral non-realism, arguing that moral discourse is inherently confused and serves emotional manipulation rather than objective truth. They contend that emotions, which precede moral systems, shape moral reasoning, transforming feelings into socially impactful language. The essay critiques the weaknesses of moral systems and claims that replacing moral language with discussions around preferences and well-being leads to more productive dialogue, enabling better social cooperation without moral pretensions.