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Question: is preference utilitarianism the same as ethical egoism?
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Preference utilitarianism:
Unlike classical utilitarianism, which defines right actions as those that maximize pleasure and minimize pain of the greater majority, it promotes actions that fulfill the interests (preferences) of those beings involved, especially the person making the decision.
Ethical egoism:
The normative ethical position that moral agents ought to do what is in their own self-interest.
Any opinions? Maybe situations which show that people following these would/would not act the same?
Basic definitions -
Preference utilitarianism:
Unlike classical utilitarianism, which defines right actions as those that maximize pleasure and minimize pain of the greater majority, it promotes actions that fulfill the interests (preferences) of those beings involved, especially the person making the decision.
Ethical egoism:
The normative ethical position that moral agents ought to do what is in their own self-interest.
Any opinions? Maybe situations which show that people following these would/would not act the same?
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I personally wouldn't say they are the same, utilitarianism is GGFTGN (greatest good for the greatest number) this takes into consideration everyone else. Preference is taking into consideration everyone's likes and dislikes, ethical egoism Is for you self. If preference is to minimise pain rather than maximising pleasure for everyone, then this can't be the same as EE as it's about maximising pleasure for yourself
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I personally wouldn't say they are the same, utilitarianism is GGFTGN (greatest good for the greatest number) this takes into consideration everyone else. Preference is taking into consideration everyone's likes and dislikes, ethical egoism Is for you self. If preference is to minimise pain rather than maximising pleasure for everyone, then this can't be the same as EE as it's about maximising pleasure for yourself
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I personally wouldn't say they are the same, utilitarianism is GGFTGN (greatest good for the greatest number) this takes into consideration everyone else. Preference is taking into consideration everyone's likes and dislikes, ethical egoism Is for you self. If preference is to minimise pain rather than maximising pleasure for everyone, then this can't be the same as EE as it's about maximising pleasure for yourself
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(Original post by Barenhaft)
Question: is preference utilitarianism the same as ethical egoism?
Basic definitions -
Preference utilitarianism:
Unlike classical utilitarianism, which defines right actions as those that maximize pleasure and minimize pain of the greater majority, it promotes actions that fulfill the interests (preferences) of those beings involved, especially the person making the decision.
Ethical egoism:
The normative ethical position that moral agents ought to do what is in their own self-interest.
Any opinions? Maybe situations which show that people following these would/would not act the same?
Question: is preference utilitarianism the same as ethical egoism?
Basic definitions -
Preference utilitarianism:
Unlike classical utilitarianism, which defines right actions as those that maximize pleasure and minimize pain of the greater majority, it promotes actions that fulfill the interests (preferences) of those beings involved, especially the person making the decision.
Ethical egoism:
The normative ethical position that moral agents ought to do what is in their own self-interest.
Any opinions? Maybe situations which show that people following these would/would not act the same?
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They are radically different. Creating maximal good is an impersonal moral obligation which may prescribe personal ruin; egoism denotes maximising ones personal interests.
They are radically different. Creating maximal good is an impersonal moral obligation which may prescribe personal ruin; egoism denotes maximising ones personal interests.
Preference utilitarianism can, of course, be radically different - e.g. if the person's interests are in following a moral code. It can also be pushed to the extreme of maximising the person's own pleasure above anyone else's. Is this really different from egoism?
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If preference is to minimise pain rather than maximising pleasure for everyone, then this can't be the same as EE as it's about maximising pleasure for yourself
If preference is to minimise pain rather than maximising pleasure for everyone, then this can't be the same as EE as it's about maximising pleasure for yourself
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