I see. I don’t think of utilitarianism this way, but it might be common enough to call it the “standard consequentialist position.” I’m not sure.
I agree. From my experience, utilitarianism typically sets the unit of measurement for utility at pleasure, preference, or happiness and not anything to do with life per se. I don’t see how any of those measures require judging a life.
I see. I don’t think of utilitarianism this way, but it might be common enough to call it the “standard consequentialist position.” I’m not sure.
I agree. From my experience, utilitarianism typically sets the unit of measurement for utility at pleasure, preference, or happiness and not anything to do with life per se. I don’t see how any of those measures require judging a life.