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Discussion Meeting: Utilitarianism From Many Angles

Join our upcoming discussion about utilitarianism, where we'll be analyzing it from multiple angles through a collection of articles written by Philosophy Professor Richard Y Chappell for his blog, Good Thoughts! Expect to learn about philosophical approaches, popular conceptions, beneficence, and determining the most productive pursuits.

Please read the following to prepare for the discussion:

  1. Revisiting Philosophical Utilitarianism by Richard Y Chappell for Good Thoughts (12min read)

  2. Utilitarianism and Reflective Equilibrium by Richard Y Chappell for Good Thoughts (10min read)

  3. Naïve Versus Prudent Utilitarianism by Richard Y Chappell for Good Thoughts (8min read)

  4. Beneficentric Virtue Ethics by Richard Y Chappell for Good Thoughts (6min read)

  5. Beneficence Is Not Exclusively Utilitarian by Richard Y Chappell for Good Thoughts (10min read)

Join the discussion on Wednesday, October 22nd, from 6PM to 7PM in room M3-17A of the McLennan Library.

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