The consequences of our actions are important. They matter. But if the utilitarian is right, then consequences are all that matters. Is this correct? The main principle of utilitarian moral theory, ...

An approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions that is informed by the ethical theory of utilitarianism would lead to better outcomes for human development, equity, and the climate, according to a ...

paper defends utilitarian methods against these charges. More specifically, two criticisms are singled out for examination. The first is the claim that utilitarian policy processes systematically ...

This is in response to Roger Kimball’s disquisition on selfishness and altruism. It seems entirely right to me neither to deny selfishness its place in human nature nor to exaggerate it (and likewise ...

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Rutgers researchers propose approaching the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions using ethical theory of utilitarianism. An approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions that is informed by the ...