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Post by fred on Jan 24, 2006 1:00:38 GMT -5
It isn't which principle matters, but to whom it matters. The ones who are involuntarily sacrificed for the greater good would likely oppose utilitarianism. If they are soldiers, they may accept it, or they may not. Many I know would not accept it.
It makes sense, but not in the form that most prefer to understand things. For instance, these two principles aren't mutually exclusive; they only disagree on certain issues.
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Post by sinrebirth on Jan 24, 2006 3:48:51 GMT -5
Agreed, but the divide between the two can be rather slim.
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Post by fred on Feb 11, 2006 0:55:03 GMT -5
It can be. It can also be a nigh impossible divide, at times.
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Post by sinrebirth on Feb 11, 2006 2:57:02 GMT -5
Depending on the issue it is applied to, yes
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Post by fred on Feb 11, 2006 15:19:07 GMT -5
What is more important to you? The possible gain of society, or the individual rights of each person?
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Post by sinrebirth on Feb 11, 2006 21:14:45 GMT -5
Why are those two always so separate, shouldn't you ask?
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