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> It’s hard to take seriously an article that purports to teach about moral decision-making and doesn’t reference any kind of utility theory Can you clarify th
by memling 5y ago
> It’s hard to take seriously an article that purports to teach about moral decision-making and doesn’t reference any kind of utility theory
Can you clarify this a little? Utility is helpful, I would think, but there are cases in which utility isn't a reliable indicator. (For example, the utility of running into a burning building to save a stranger; or the utility of telling the truth when a lie would serve better.)
- wyager 5y ago> For example, the utility of running into a burning building to save a stranger; or the utility of telling the truth when a lie would serve better. How would a utility theory fail to cover either of these cases?