Zak Stein - The Eros of Ethics
Emerge: Making Sense of What's Next
The Utilitarian Calculus
Utilitarianism focuses on the outcome of actions and efficiently executing the right action, emphasizing the development of ethics associated with modern ideologies. Utilitarian approaches are seen as scientific and rigorous, contrasting with emotional and intuitive ethical realms. The utilitarian calculus requires concrete thinking about the intended results of actions to do good. The classic debate between utilitarians and deontologists like Kant revolves around efficiency versus moral law, where utilitarians prioritize maximizing good outcomes even if it involves sacrificing a few, while deontologists argue that individuals should never be made a means to an end but are ends in themselves.
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