C-024Rossian Pluralism vs. ConsequentialismConfidence: Medium
Alienation, Consequentialism, and the Demands of Morality
Railton (1984)
One-Sentence Thesis
The article explores the concept of alienation in relation to morality, particularly in the context of consequentialist moral theories.
Argument Outline
- 1Introduction to the concept of alienation and its relation to morality
- 2Discussion of examples illustrating alienation in moral practice
- 3Analysis of the implications of alienation for consequentialist moral theories
Key Distinctions
Alienation from personal commitments, feelings, or sentiments vs. alienation from morality itself
Consequentialist vs. deontological moral theories
Key Terms
Alienation
A kind of estrangement, distancing, or separateness resulting in some sort of loss
Consequentialism
A moral theory that evaluates actions based on their consequences
Flashcards
39 cardsRelated Questions
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Which of the following does Railton criticizes in "Alienation, Consequentialism, and the Demands of Morality"?
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Which of the following does Railton contrasts with in "Alienation, Consequentialism, and the Demands of Morality"?
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In Railton's "Alienation, Consequentialism, and the Demands of Morality", Kant defines which of the following?
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In Railton's "Alienation, Consequentialism, and the Demands of Morality", Juan responds to which of the following?
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In Railton's "Alienation, Consequentialism, and the Demands of Morality", Railton defines which of the following?
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In Railton's "Alienation, Consequentialism, and the Demands of Morality", Objective Act-Consequentialism criticizes which of the following?