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Bernard Williams, Oxford University: "The Human Prejudice" - October 15, 2002

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Rethinking Utilitarianism and Suffering

This chapter critiques the ideal observer model within utilitarianism, exploring its limitations in understanding human and animal suffering. It challenges the moral implications of empathic biases and emphasizes the need for a more nuanced approach to ethical concerns across species.

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