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Critique of Utilitarianism in Warfare by Prakhar Bhatt is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses several criticisms of the utilitarian concept of taking the action that provides the greatest good for the greatest number. It argues that blindly following this principle could justify morally wrong actions like war that cause significant harm. It also notes that accurately measuring and comparing happiness across individuals is difficult. Additionally, the document states that utilitarianism could require scapegoating innocent individuals to satisfy the public, violating their righ

Author

Prakhar Bhatt

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EN