On Consequentialism
A brief and critical analysis of the established arguments for and against
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Modern
| 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.
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.
