“Bentham maintained that what mattered about an action was how much pleasure it produced and how much pain was avoided. He enjoined us always to act so as to maximize pleasure and minimize pain.” — David Edmonds Copy Share Image
“Most people seem to believe that not only is it permissible to turn the train down the spur, it is actually required—morally obligatory.” — David Edmonds Copy Share
“Bentham maintained that what mattered about an action was how much pleasure it produced and how much pain was avoided. He enjoined us always… — David Edmonds Copy Share
“His face was broad and fat, his mouth wide, and without any other expression than that of imbecility. His eyes vacant and spiritless, and… — David Edmonds Copy Share
“Deontology states that there are certain things, like torture, that you just shouldn’t do.” — David Edmonds Copy Share
