Criticisms of Mill's Rule Utilitarianism
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- In this video, we study the criticisms of John Stuart Mill’s Utilitarianism, focusing on the introduction of "quality" in the assessment of pleasures and pains, the distinction between higher and lower pleasures, and the problem of rules. We discuss how contemporary philosophers like Brad Hooker offer nuanced responses to these criticisms.
🔍 Key Points Covered:
The Challenges and Responses to Rule Utilitarianism
The Debate on Quality vs. Quantity in Measuring Pleasure
Higher and Lower Pleasures: Mill’s Distinction and Its Criticisms
The Problem of Rule Utilitarianism Collapsing into Act Utilitarianism
Brad Hooker’s Approach to Balancing Rule and Act Utilitarianism
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this was so useful! Thank you
Structured series presenting the different schools of utilitarianism and then the objections to each, thoroughly enjoy the whole series. This deserves more views!
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this was so useful! Thank you!
You're so welcome!