Understanding J.S. Mill's Utilitarianism, EP 7 The Ultimate Sanction

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Understanding J.S. Mill's Utilitarianism, EP 7 The Ultimate Sanction

8 nov 2022 · 21 min. 56 sec.

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Once we understand the principle of utility, what are the motives for obeying it? Mill writes that this is a problem for all moral theories. The general question is "Why...

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Once we understand the principle of utility, what are the motives for obeying it? Mill writes that this is a problem for all moral theories. The general question is "Why should I be moral?" The particular question is "Why should I promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number?" Is it because I want people to like me? Or because I am afraid they will dislike me?" And what role does a person's conscience play in making moral decisions? How does conscience attach itself to the principle of utility?

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