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#163 – Toby Ord on the perils of maximising the good that you do

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Navigating Naive Utilitarianism

This chapter explores the misconceptions surrounding naive utilitarianism, emphasizing that it should be viewed as a criterion for rightness rather than a rigid decision-making tool. It contrasts the evaluation of individual actions with broader systems, advocating for a more comprehensive approach to ethical frameworks that incorporates consequences. Furthermore, it examines the relationship between utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics, highlighting philosophical disagreements and potential convergences in moral reasoning.

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