Utilitarianism Community

The devil in these lil choices...

One of the most dangerous perceptions for any of us to hold is the belief that we are, by nature, "good." This "I am good" mindset is the widest gateway through which evil can enter a person's heart. It's not because they intend to become evil, but because they're not prepared for their potential... read more

Does it work beyond the utilitarianism?

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British philosopher Jeremy Bentham, often called the inventor of utilitarianism.

Born in 1748, he was a champion of some causes that were very unpopular in his time. He was an abolitionist, supported equal rights for women, opposed capital punishment as well as corporal punishment (including of children), worked at length on prison reform, supported the right to divorce, and... (edited) read more

Poll: Morality

Which of these concepts resonates with you? Feel free to comment why that is or why it doesn't. 🙂

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"if it could be doubted that a noble character is always the happier for its nobleness, there can be no doubt that it makes other people happier and the world in general is better because of it, utilitarianism therefore could only attain its end by the general cultivation of nobleness of character."

What is your favorite anime that deals with opposing or different ethical philosophies?

Example: Death Note, with Deontology vs. Utilitarianism.