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I don't think you're down in the weeds enough. China does have freedom to a degree. Obviously there's lots of ways where they have zero freedom also. But it cer
by merpnderp 5y ago
I don't think you're down in the weeds enough. China does have freedom to a degree. Obviously there's lots of ways where they have zero freedom also. But it certainly looks like the CCP is attempting to maximize freedom where it provides utility and minimize it where it hurts their goals or prosperity.
I vehemently disagree with that stance, but I do want acknowledge the CCP's actual stance.
- colinmhayes 5y agoDisappearing people who accuse the government/government officials of wrongdoing will never maximize utility.
- marderfarker2 5y agoI think you will disappear if you offend anyone too powerful, even in first worlds/democratic countries.
- s1artibartfast 5y agoI think that is a weak argument and difficult or impossible to prove. The better argument is against utilitarianism itself. Humans deserve some rights even if it means less utility.