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The Point of View of the Universe

By Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek & Peter Singer

Release : 2014-05-22

Genre : Philosophy, Books, Nonfiction

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What does the idea of taking 'the point of view of the universe' tell us about ethics? Lazari-Radek and Singer defend objectivism in ethics, and hedonistic utilitarianism, following Henry Sidgwick's lead. They explore how to justify an ethical theory; conflicts of self-interest and universal benevolence; and whether we should discount the future.

The Point of View of the Universe

By Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek & Peter Singer

Release : 2014-05-22

Genre : Philosophy, Books, Nonfiction

Kind : ebook

(0 ratings)
What does the idea of taking 'the point of view of the universe' tell us about ethics? Lazari-Radek and Singer defend objectivism in ethics, and hedonistic utilitarianism, following Henry Sidgwick's lead. They explore how to justify an ethical theory; conflicts of self-interest and universal benevolence; and whether we should discount the future.

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