Kymlicka Utilitarianism: Attractions and Principles

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What does Kymlicka suggest needs to be done to utilitarianism in order to better align with the ideal of equal consideration for each person's interests?

Utilitarianism should focus more on maximizing valuable states of affairs rather than equal consideration for individuals.

Utilitarianism needs to be abandoned in favor of a different moral theory.

Utilitarianism needs to be modified to include a theory of fair shares and exclude prejudiced or selfish preferences. (correct)

Utilitarianism is already well-aligned with the ideal of equal consideration for each person's interests.

How does the text characterize utilitarianism as a general egalitarian principle?

Utilitarianism is a form of egalitarianism that focuses on maximizing valuable states of affairs rather than equal consideration for individuals.

Utilitarianism is not a general egalitarian principle, but rather a teleological interpretation that fails to uphold equal consideration for individuals.

Utilitarianism is a general egalitarian principle that upholds the principle of equal consideration for individuals.

Utilitarianism is a general egalitarian principle, but it is characterized by a focus on maximizing welfare rather than equal consideration for individuals. (correct)

What does the text say about Kymlicka's view of utilitarianism's ability to uphold the principle of equal consideration for individuals?

Kymlicka believes utilitarianism, particularly in its teleological interpretation, fails to adequately uphold the principle of equal consideration for individuals. (correct)

Kymlicka finds utilitarianism attractive because it upholds the principle of equal consideration for individuals.

Kymlicka believes utilitarianism's focus on maximizing valuable states of affairs is well-aligned with the principle of equal consideration for individuals.

Kymlicka has no reservations about utilitarianism's ability to uphold the principle of equal consideration for individuals.

What does Kymlicka find attractive about utilitarianism at first?

That it does not appeal to extra presuppositions and the welfare of human beings is the standard by which you judge the morality of an action. Signup and view all the answers

What reservation does the text say Kymlicka holds regarding how utilitarianism may work in practice?

Kymlicka is concerned that having to compare and measure the interests of individuals could be too complex and lead to unequal consideration of interests in the real world. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is a key characteristic of utilitarianism?

A focus on maximizing valuable states of affairs rather than equal consideration for individuals. Signup and view all the answers

What does Kymlicka find problematic about utilitarianism's focus on comparing and measuring the interests of individuals?

It could lead to unequal consideration of interests in the real world. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest Kymlicka's overall view of utilitarianism is?

Kymlicka has significant reservations about utilitarianism, particularly its teleological interpretation, and its ability to uphold equal consideration for individuals. Signup and view all the answers