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Ask HN: Do you follow utilitarianism? If not what is your moral framework?

4 pointsby wizardofmysorealmost 7 years ago
What are your thoughts on utilitarianism? Any other moral framework that you follow if not for utilitarianism?

2 comments

mindcrimealmost 7 years ago
<i>What are your thoughts on utilitarianism?</i><p>If you can implement that in a purely voluntary manner then I&#x27;m fine with it.<p><i>Any other moral framework that you follow if not for utilitarianism?</i><p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Voluntaryism" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Voluntaryism</a>
cimmanomalmost 7 years ago
What I think of utilitarianism is that moral frameworks may be interesting philosophy and maybe even useful for groups to use when making decisions together, but are an unnecessary complication for individuals with a bit of a conscience.<p>The &quot;golden rule&quot; covers about 99.9% of ethical dilemmas I&#x27;ve faced in real life so far.