"if it saves one life..." Is the moral argument you expect from simpletons on Facebook who get their politics from memes
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Replying to @CharlotteGore @DanielPryorr
If only I could match "deterrence is irrelevant, just cuz"!
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Replying to @s8mb
Aw come on don't be like that. I too went off the wonky deep end once upon a time :p
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Replying to @CharlotteGore @DanielPryorr
I'm talking about net effects and rejecting the idea of a moral distinction between omission/commission.
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Would you favour a less humane method of execution/judical torture if it was a greater deterrent?
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Sure.
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(No argument coming btw, simply curious re extent of your utilitarianism.)
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I'm sceptical that a world where that happened would have higher utility than ours, but if it did, OK.
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Replying to @s8mb
So as long as the there's evidence for the ends you'll get, there are no red lines at all on means?
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yes, correct. Or put another way "utility maximisation is all that matters".
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needs more awareness of uncertainty @CharlotteGore @cathyby @DanielPryorr
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