Archive for August 21st, 2008
The Case of a Ruritanian Philosopher: Solution
Note that the puzzle is that utilitarianism seems to sanction or even mandate genocide. Yet utilitarianism is a respectable moral theory. So, what goes wrong? Here are several suggestions: 1. That genocide of “inferior” people is legitimate is a dangerous rule. It is a distinct possibility that the people of Ruritania may themselves split into [...]
Posted: August 21st, 2008 under Ethics, Philosophy, Political.
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