Description
Book SynopsisExploring the relationship between consequentialist theory and moral rules, this book focuses mainly on rule consequentialism or on the distinction between act and rule versions of consequentialism. The essays aim to provide students in moral philosophy with useful material.
Trade ReviewThese essays provide the best available survey of rule consequentialism; they are original and of a very high standard. This book will be a major resource for moral philosophers and scholars of consequentialist ethics for some time to come. -- Paul Kelly, London School of Economics
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Between Act and Rule: The Consequentialism of G. E. Moore Chapter 3 The Educational Equivalence of Act and Rule Utilitarianism Chapter 4 Defending Rule Utilitarianism Chapter 5 Values, Obligations, and Saving Lives Chapter 6 The Moral Opacity of Utilitarianism Chapter 7 Global Consequentialism Chapter 8 Evaluative Focal Points Chapter 9 Hooker’s Use and Abuse of Reflective Equilibrium Chapter 10 Consequentialism and the Subversion of Pluralism Chapter 11 Why Rule Consequentialism is not Superior to Ross-style Pluralism Chapter 12 Ruling Out Rule Consequentialism Chapter 13 Reflective Equilibrium and Rule Consequentialism Chapter 14 Rule Consequentialism and the Value of Friendship
