Tutorial V � Mill � Utilitarianism, integrity and the personal point of view

Greg Detre

Monday, 29 May, 2000

Prof. Tasioulas

Titles

Is the �impartiality� utilitarianism requires of agents unreasonably burdensome?

Is it inconsistent with personal integrity?

Does it unacceptably override the personal point of view?

How, if at all, should utilitarians respond to potential conflicts between an agent�s well-being and the maximisation of their community�s welfare?

 

Questions

who can I read to put the boot squarely back on the foot of prudential theory?