Four Axioms

 

 

Taking in account these methodological problems, we can suggest another – more correct weak version of utilitarianism: it is impossible to compare, add or interchange utility (happiness) of various people.

 

 

Axiom 1. Consequences. Axiom 2. Happiness. Axiom 3. Free will. Axiom 4. Individualism.

Axiom 5. Measurability. REJECTED Axiom 6. Equivalence. REJECTED

 

 

What principles should follow from this version?

 

 

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Topic 2 (1) Normative Analysis: Utilitarianism

 

 

Weak Version of Utilitarianism

Pareto Criterion

 

The state A is preferable than the state B if in the state A the happiness of at least one individual is higher and nobody’s utility is lower than in the state B.

 

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Pareto improvement

 

 

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Pareto non-comparability

 

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Topic 2 (1) Normative Analysis: Utilitarianism

 

Weak Version of Utilitarianism

Is it always non-comparable?

 

 

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Pareto non-comparable?

 

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Pareto non-comparable?

 

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Pareto non-comparable?

 

 

Storchevoy M. A. Corporate Social Responsibility. 2013

Topic 2 (1) Normative Analysis: Utilitarianism

 

 

Weak Version of Utilitarianism