
HPC 25. Benefit, Then Stop: Mohism and Impartial Care
History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China
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Exploring Moism: Ethics, Consequences, and Impartial Care
This chapter examines the philosophy of Moism and its connections to contemporary ethical theories like consequentialism and the ethics of care. It discusses a thought experiment that questions our moral responsibilities towards distant individuals in need, while analyzing Moist ethics' focus on social welfare and impartiality.
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