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Braxton1980

For each instance did it help more than it hurt?

Not to simplify but if you have to make a decision shouldn't you always decide to help the most people?

> 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?

Whichever is worth more based on a subjective measurement

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