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Utilitarianism is inhuman

Luke Pollard

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In this article Luke Pollard examines and expounds the integrity objections to Utilitarianism. He argues for their veracity, and concludes that any ethical theory, such as Utilitarianism, which makes itself impossible for humans to follow, is not what may be considered as a ‘valid moral framework’.

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In this article Luke Pollard examines and expounds the integrity objections to Utilitarianism. He argues for their veracity, and concludes that any ethical theory, such as Utilitarianism, which makes itself impossible for humans to follow, is not what may be considered as a ‘valid moral framework’.

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In this article Luke Pollard examines and expounds the integrity objections to Utilitarianism. He argues for their veracity, and concludes that any ethical theory, such as Utilitarianism, which makes itself impossible for humans to follow, is not what may be considered as a ‘valid moral framework’.

Key concepts: Utilitarianism, Epistemology, Philosophy, Ethical theory, Environmental ethics, Positive economics, Law and economics, Psychology

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