Epistemic status: moderately certain, but open to being convinced otherwise tl;dr: any ethical system that relies on ethical intuitions is just egoism that's given a veneer of objectivity. Utilitarianism Relies on Moral Intuitions Most rationalists are utilitarians, so much so that most rationalist writing assumes a utilitarian outlook. In a utilitarian system, whatever is "good" is what maximizes utility. Utility, technically, can be defined as anything, but most utilitarians attempt to maximize the well-being of humans and, to some extent, animals.
Egoism in Disguise
Egoism in Disguise
Egoism in Disguise
Epistemic status: moderately certain, but open to being convinced otherwise tl;dr: any ethical system that relies on ethical intuitions is just egoism that's given a veneer of objectivity. Utilitarianism Relies on Moral Intuitions Most rationalists are utilitarians, so much so that most rationalist writing assumes a utilitarian outlook. In a utilitarian system, whatever is "good" is what maximizes utility. Utility, technically, can be defined as anything, but most utilitarians attempt to maximize the well-being of humans and, to some extent, animals.