• Understanding J.S. Mill's Utilitarianism, EP 13 Justice and Utility (cont.)

  • Dec 13 2022
  • Length: 16 mins
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Understanding J.S. Mill's Utilitarianism, EP 13 Justice and Utility (cont.)

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  • This episode begins with an imaginary conversation between Mill and John Locke about the idea of natural rights. Mill rejects the idea of rights that exist outside of civil society and Locke has difficulty responding without engaging in circular reasoning. The remainder of the episode is an account of how difficult it is to use the idea of justice in the debate about the morality of abortion.
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