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