The consequences of our actions are important. They matter. But if the utilitarian is right, then consequences are all that matters. Is this correct? The main principle of utilitarian moral theory, ...

Decision theory is a cornerstone of economic analysis, providing a framework for understanding how individuals and institutions make choices under conditions of uncertainty and risk. At its core, the ...

Rutgers researchers propose approaching the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions using ethical theory of utilitarianism. An approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions that is informed by the ...

The ethical puzzle discussed in the interview with Marc Hauser actually illustrates the failure of utilitarian theories of justice, which claim that we should act in a way that maximises human ...

The ethical puzzle discussed in the interview with Marc Hauser actually illustrates the failure of utilitarian theories of justice, which claim that we should act in a way that maximises human ...