A utilitarian might find that conclusion embarrassing and not merely because of its nature, but because of the grounds on which it is reached. Just the idea that you're supposed to take into account the fact that the really prejudiced people are suffering by the presence of these people. And he rightfully points out like there's what precedent are we worried about? The precedent of doing the right thing.
David and Tamler take a break from complaining about psychological studies that measure utilitarianism to complain about the moral theory itself. We talk about one of the most famous critiques of utilitarian theories from Bernard Williams. Does utilitarianism annihilate our integrity--our unity--as people? Would trying to maximize well-being fracture our identities, and swallow up our projects, motivations, and moral convictions--the same convictions that make utilitarianism seem appealing in the first place? Is it ultimately self-defeating as a moral theory?
Plus, we talk about the adventures of Tamler's based step-mom Christina Hoff Sommers' at Lewis and Clark law school. Will David stay woke?
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