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Utilitarianism
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Moral philosophy: utilitarianism
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Lying politicians are a product of society’s devaluing of truth
Why might a utilitarian support effective altruism?
How could an effective altruist prove their claims?
What objections are there effective altruism? Think about it from both deontological and Aristotelian perspectives
Jack Robertson, Queen Elizabeth’s School Barnet
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