Argument Quote by Dale Jamieson
“The Consequentialist trinity is typically regarded in this way: Bentham is crude, Mill's writings are full of howlers and inconsistencies, and Sidgwick was too smart to fully embrace Consequentialism. All of these great traditions in moral philosophy express strands of our moral consciousness and they should all be treated as research programs rather than as fully determinate views that can be leveled by a counterexample or by a clever argument.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Moral Philosophy, 2020
Consequentialist schools are diverse, each offering partial insights, not final answers.
In simple terms: Different consequentialist views are useful, not absolute.
Key Takeaway
Treat them as research, not doctrines.
Themes
ethics
philosophy
pluralism
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
academic
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- policy making
- personal moral decisions
- education
Key Concepts
consequentialism
theory
methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- Which view aligns with your intuition?
- How to reconcile conflicting consequences?
A Different Perspective
Complexity can hinder clear guidance for action.
