PP110 Lecture Notes - Modus Tollens, Ethical Egoism, Mount Everest
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We do not ask whether a claim is subjective. The consequences of a particular act determines its value (right/wrong) Consequences of an action determines whether an action is right or wrong: ethical egoism is a form of consequentialism for the individual. The right thing to do is that which has the best consequences for the individual. Everyone is equal and no less than the other person. Our own desires matters exactly the same for anyone else (no privilege) Takes equality as basic we are one of many. Nothing else counts except for consequences: asks us to do the most we can do. What is a good consequence? (what is the good?: bentham: the good that creates the most pleasure. Since pain and pleasure is important to humans, it is used to judge. Pain (bad consequences) vs. pleasure ( good consequences) Needs are taken care of produces the effect ideal world (alternate world is like reality)
