Consequentialism and Side Constraints

Abstract Theories according to which pursuit of the good should be limited by absolute side constraints on action face a serious intuitive cost when it comes to considering high-stakes cases. Five options for such theories in the face of this problem are examined and found wanting.

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Main Author: Nolan, Daniel (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2009
In: Journal of moral philosophy
Year: 2009, Volume: 6, Issue: 1, Pages: 5-22
Further subjects:B CONSEQUENTIALISM
B SIDE CONSTRAINTS
B Libertarianism
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Summary:Abstract Theories according to which pursuit of the good should be limited by absolute side constraints on action face a serious intuitive cost when it comes to considering high-stakes cases. Five options for such theories in the face of this problem are examined and found wanting.
ISSN:1745-5243
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of moral philosophy
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/174552409X365900