@sarahdoingthing Jim’s interpretation of “Works of Supererogation, cannot be taught without arrogancy and impiety” seems important insight >
@MemberOfSpecies Agreed, but let me see if I can steelman your objection further… Separate measure of goodness from threshold of adequacy.
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@Meaningness Yes, that sounds right, and it seems to me "adequacy" applies on the same level as "praiseworthy" or "blameworthy". -
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@MemberOfSpecies However, I don’t see a way to get adequacy threshold out of utilitarianism by itself; needs supplement outside that theory.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@Meaningness Just as what's praiseworthy and blameworthy depends on the consequences of praising and blaming it, what's adequate depends onThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@Meaningness the consequences of it being socially held as adequate.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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