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#354 - Is Moral Progress a Fantasy?

Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content

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Consequentialism and Moral Decision Making

The chapter discusses the concept of consequentialism and its relation to trade-offs in moral decision making. It explores the limitations of utilitarianism and proposes a scenario where a better outcome is achieved through tracing leaks. The idea of trade-offs and an overarching standard for judging relevance are also highlighted.

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