Comment by lowdownbutter

16 hours ago

> shouldn't you always decide to help the most people?

no.

Why?

  • Hundreds of book on utilitarianism have been published since Bentham (ca 1800) first argued 'why'. They argue the matter from evey perspective ad nauseam.

    Check your public library.

  • Who shall we sacrifice for the greater good? Shall we sacrifice one child for two elderly? One healthy adult for two sick?