tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209106877052974214.post2479860958021723220..comments2024-01-25T10:07:44.888-08:00Comments on Tango Philosophy: Esoteric utilitarianismJuzzeauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984299032968357668noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209106877052974214.post-25609234941791453632012-04-03T11:58:19.795-07:002012-04-03T11:58:19.795-07:00"Some have argued that that in order to pursu..."Some have argued that that in order to pursue this goal most effectively, it is necessary for committed utilitarians to keep quiet about their true beliefs about what morality requires."<br /><br />What an interesting post - and one I have been meaning to comment on since it appeared. I'm undecided. I can see what you are saying about manipulation, but don't we all do what Singer says to a certain extent ? <br /><br />I think the wortld would be a better place if we all laid down our arms and decided to live together co-opereatively rather than competitively, but I happily applaud any move that brings us a little closer to this ideal. <br /><br />Surely there's a balance between affirming the small steps towards a better world and also challenging ourselves and others to take larger ones ... so I guess I agree with Singer that it's good to encourage and affirm these small steps but also with you that these are not always enough and we have to say that too.<br /><br />Or am I just trying to have the best of both worlds ?Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400719971035748185noreply@blogger.com