American philosopher who developed a sophisticated version of rule utilitarianism grounded in an informed desire account of welfare.
A Theory of the Good and the Right: rule utilitarianism — actions are right if they conform to the moral code whose general acceptance would maximize welfare. Rational desire theory: a desire contributes to welfare only if it would survive cognitive psychotherapy — ideal rational reflection. The analysis of moral relativism.
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