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Oxford Readings in Philosophy
Consequentialism and its Critics
This volume presents papers discussing arguments on both sides of the consequentialist debate. The distinguished contributors include John Rawls, Bernard Williams, Thomas Nagel, Derek Parfit, among others.
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300 pages, Paperback
First published April 14, 1988
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January 27, 2024
Solid overview of some of the better arguments against consequentialism. The last chapter in particular makes a strong, and almost Rawlsian argument, for a division of labor (moral legislator vs judge). This authority constrain on consequentialism creates an interesting two tiered system, where we are concerned with first-order and second-order moral principles. A pretty interesting and insightful take on consequentialism. By far the best chapter.
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