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Problems With Hedonism What?????? See “The Sale of a Cyrenaic” Altruism shouldn’t we do what’s best for the good of others (Brother’s Keeper, Golden Rule, etc.)? “What happens when one egoistic hedonist’s pursuit of pleasure deprives another of his?” See green box on p. 421
HEDONISM Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die.
(Serenity Now!) Key differences: see page 416.
See The Sale of a Cyrenaic Altruism shouldn’t we do what’s best for the good of others (Brother’s Keeper, Golden Rule, etc.). What happens when one egoistic hedonist’s pursuit of pleasure deprives another of his See green box on p
UTILITARIANISM BENTHAM’S VERSION– Chapter 18
See Hedonic Calculus pp Make sure to use this method when deciding what to do with friends on the weekend…..
UTILITARIANISM MILL’S VERSION– Chapter 18
Seek the best or superior good (avoid the inferior happiness).
How can we predict that over the long term. Does the hedonic calculus work/ is it possible. How does one calculate or measure happiness. Could you do something wrong (lie, break a promise, steal) to promote the greatest happiness. What if doing something evil is pleasing to someone . Here’s another situation: p. 441– green box … and another, more diabolical situation– p
THE CATEGORICAL IMPERATIVE KANT’S IDEA– FROM CHAPTER 19
KANT & MORALITY According to Kant:Doing one’s duty is the most important factor in deciding what is right and wrong Morality is a matter of ought, or obligation. The Categorical Imperative: Act only according to that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law.
Are you/ would you be comfortable with everyone else making that same decision in that same situation as if it were a law . If so, then proceed. If not, than do something else (maybe the opposite )..
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