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Utilitarianism in Infinite Worlds

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  • Hamkins, Joel David
  • Montero, Barbara

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Recently in the philosophical literature there has been some effort made to understand the proper application of the theory of utilitarianism to worlds in which there are infinitely many bearers of utility. Here, we point out that one of the best, most inclusive principles proposed to date contradicts fundamental utilitarian ideas, such as the idea that adding more utility makes a better world.

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  • Hamkins, Joel David & Montero, Barbara, 2000. "Utilitarianism in Infinite Worlds," Utilitas, Cambridge University Press, vol. 12(1), pages 91-96, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:utilit:v:12:y:2000:i:01:p:91-96_00
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    1. Asheim, Geir B. & Kamaga, Kohei & Zuber, Stéphane, 2022. "Maximal sensitivity under Strong Anonymity," Journal of Mathematical Economics, Elsevier, vol. 103(C).
    2. Adam Jonsson, 2021. "Infinite utility: counterparts and ultimate locations," Papers 2109.01852, arXiv.org, revised Apr 2023.
    3. Marcello Di Paola & Mirco Daniel Garasic, 2013. "The Dark Side of Sustainability: Avoiding and Shortening Lives in the Anthropocene," RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA', FrancoAngeli Editore, vol. 2013(2), pages 59-81.

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