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Re: A Causal Problem for Consequentialism

Post Number:#16  PostJune 2nd, 2012, 5:41 am

The problem with Consequentialism is that it substitutes cause by effect. It defines effect of action X as standard of value, without to define value itself. This is in fact a circular argument. Action "A" is good because its effect " E" is good. Why "E" is good? No answer given.

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