On Consequentialism

A brief and critical analysis of the established arguments for and against

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Modern
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Author: Liam Rodgers ISBN: 9783656334125
Publisher: GRIN Publishing Publication: December 13, 2012
Imprint: GRIN Publishing Language: English
Author: Liam Rodgers
ISBN: 9783656334125
Publisher: GRIN Publishing
Publication: December 13, 2012
Imprint: GRIN Publishing
Language: English

Essay from the year 2012 in the subject Philosophy - Philosophy of the Present, , course: EPQ, language: English, abstract: There is, in modern society, a general trend of antipathy regarding morality, leading to an acceptance of unconsidered egocentric utilitarianism. This essay sets out to combat blind consequentialism in its most esteemed form, in favour of a considered approach, regardless of perspective. The outcome is a brief analysis of the concepts and arguments in one of the most prominent debates in ethics, providing a concise evaluation of the key tenets of both sides.

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Essay from the year 2012 in the subject Philosophy - Philosophy of the Present, , course: EPQ, language: English, abstract: There is, in modern society, a general trend of antipathy regarding morality, leading to an acceptance of unconsidered egocentric utilitarianism. This essay sets out to combat blind consequentialism in its most esteemed form, in favour of a considered approach, regardless of perspective. The outcome is a brief analysis of the concepts and arguments in one of the most prominent debates in ethics, providing a concise evaluation of the key tenets of both sides.

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