officer on the Titanic: women and children first! ethicist: I hardly see how that test survives a utilitarian analysis
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i think it used to be a good heuristic, men are on average more expendable, preserving offspring and potential for offspring is more important, and a simple rule is easier to negotiate, convey and enforce in a moment of crisis
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its still a good rule because its virtuous
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no, no, it’s virtuous because it’s a rule
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ok legalist :)
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