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1. Braxto+(OP)[view] [source] 2026-02-03 16:17:11
For each instance did it help more than it hurt?

Not to simplify but if you have to make a decision shouldn't you always decide to help the most people?

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2. lowdow+Y8[view] [source] 2026-02-03 16:51:57
>>Braxto+(OP)
> shouldn't you always decide to help the most people?

no.

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3. Braxto+qF[view] [source] [discussion] 2026-02-03 18:56:56
>>lowdow+Y8
Why?
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4. hilber+rX[view] [source] [discussion] 2026-02-03 20:15:05
>>Braxto+qF
Hundreds of book on utilitarianism have been published since Bentham (ca 1800) first argued 'why'. They argue the matter from evey perspective ad nauseam.

Check your public library.

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5. lowdow+dP1[view] [source] [discussion] 2026-02-04 01:04:45
>>Braxto+qF
Who shall we sacrifice for the greater good? Shall we sacrifice one child for two elderly? One healthy adult for two sick?
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