Differences Between Utilitarianism and Ethical Egoism
WEBJan 2, 2023 · In philosophy, there are two main ethical theories: utilitarianism and ethical egoism. Both of these theories have their pros and cons, but they ultimately differ in their focus. Utilitarianism focuses on the consequences of an action, while ethical egoism focuses on the individuals interests.
7 Egoism, Utilitarianism, and the Dualism of Practical Reason
WEBThis chapter examines Sidgwick’s views on egoism, utilitarianism, and the conflict between the two that he called ‘the dualism of practical reason’. Sidgwick’s view that egoism is based on the metaphysical distinction between individual persons is explained, along with his ‘objective’ consequentialism.
WEBUtilitarianism and Egoism in Sidgwickian Ethics Robert Shaver Philosophy, University of Manitoba In his excellent Sidgwickian Ethics, David argues that Sidgwick’s argument for utilitarianism from the axioms is less successful than Sidgwick believes. He also argues that
Ethical Theories: Egoism, Utilitarianism, and Deontology
WEBEgoism and utilitarianism are examples of consequentialist theories. The former emphasizes consequences for oneself while the latter is more concerned with consequences for everybody that is affected by a particular action.
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Utilitarianism Versus Egoism | Sidgwickian Ethics - Oxford Academic
WEBThis passage suggests that Sidgwick believes three claims: (a) that a fundamental proposition of egoism is apparently self-evident; (b) that a fundamental proposition of utilitarianism is apparently self-evident, and (c) that these two fundamental propositions contradict one another.
Taking Egoism Seriously | Ethical Theory and Moral Practice
WEBJun 4, 2012 · This essay argues that every defensive move made by utilitarians can be made, with equal vigor (if not also plausibility), by ethical egoists. The conclusion is that ethical egoism deserves to be taken more seriously than it is.
Egoism - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
WEBNov 4, 2002 · Egoism can be a descriptive or a normative position. Psychological egoism, the most famous descriptive position, claims that each person has but one ultimate aim: her own welfare. Normative forms of egoism make claims about what one ought to do, rather than describe what one does do.
The History of Utilitarianism - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
WEBMar 27, 2009 · These methods are egoism, intuition based morality, and utilitarianism. On Sidgwick's view, utilitarianism is the more basic theory. A simple reliance on intuition, for example, cannot resolve fundamental conflicts between values, or rules, such as Truth and Justice that may conflict.
7.6.3: Utilitarianism - Humanities LibreTexts
WEBMay 25, 2024 · Instead of that being the GOOD which serves one's own interest and provides for one's own pleasure, the utilitarians take that which produces the greatest amount of pleasure (Hedonism) (Physical and emotional) for the greatest number of people to be the GOOD. This is the principle of UTILITY.
Utilitarianism and Egoism in Sidgwickian Ethics - OpenEdition …
WEBIn his excellent Sidgwickian Ethics, David Phillips argues that Sidgwick’s argument for utilitarianism from the axioms is less successful than Sidgwick believes. He also argues that Sidgwick’s argument for egoism is more successful than this argument for …
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