Failures Of Utilitarianism Flashcards

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practical application

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requires the ability to predict the long term consequences of an action

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people may suffer second or third hand

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even if immediate consequence of an action fulfilled the conditions of the principle

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3
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gives no credit to motivation

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not every action done out of good will is going to result in good consequences

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4
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theory relies on a single principle

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too simplistic

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