You cite utilitarianism, yet aborting a child could be an extremely utilitarian thing to do. So could war or killing the man who breaks into your home. Take the case of Thich Quang Duc's self-immolation for example. Do you take the potential perpetuity of the could in those statements to relinquish it from consideration? Your reverence to the virtues of social icons seems the primary foundation of the argument, which I sympathize with greatly, but how is that not just an appeal to authority? You might say, well look at the success that came with both Martin Luther and Ghandi's interventions, but can that possibly represent the kind of evidence for change that would substantiate a resignation of arms for the rebels in Syria? I like your appeal to virtue, but tacking on utilitarianism feels rushed and inconsistent.
This article caused me to become more critical of my ethics. It also took a chunk of my day and injected it with a sense of purpose. I appreciate what you've done here and look forward to reading the rest.
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You cite utilitarianism, yet aborting a child could be an extremely utilitarian thing to do. So could war or killing the man who breaks into your home. Take the case of Thich Quang Duc's self-immolation for example. Do you take the potential perpetuity of the could in those statements to relinquish it from consideration? Your reverence to the virtues of social icons seems the primary foundation of the argument, which I sympathize with greatly, but how is that not just an appeal to authority? You might say, well look at the success that came with both Martin Luther and Ghandi's interventions, but can that possibly represent the kind of evidence for change that would substantiate a resignation of arms for the rebels in Syria? I like your appeal to virtue, but tacking on utilitarianism feels rushed and inconsistent.
This article caused me to become more critical of my ethics. It also took a chunk of my day and injected it with a sense of purpose. I appreciate what you've done here and look forward to reading the rest.
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