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Multidimensional Consequentialism and Risk
Ethical Theory and Moral Practice (2016)
  • Attila Tanyi, University of Liverpool
  • Vuko Andric, University of Mannheim
Abstract
In his new book, The Dimensions of Consequentialism, Martin Peterson proposes a version of multi-dimensional consequentialism according to which risk is one among several dimensions. We argue that Peterson’s treatment of risk is unsatisfactory. More precisely, we want to show that all problems of one-dimensional (objective or subjective) consequentialism are also problems for Peterson’s proposal, although it may fall prey to them less often. In ending our paper, we address the objection that our discussion overlooks the fact that Peterson’s proposal is not the best version of multi-dimensional consequentialism. Our reply is that the possibilities of improving multi-dimensional consequentialism are very limited as far as risk is concerned.
Keywords
  • Consequentialism,
  • moral aspect,
  • moral dimension,
  • risk,
  • Martin Peterson
Publication Date
2016
Citation Information
Attila Tanyi and Vuko Andric. "Multidimensional Consequentialism and Risk" Ethical Theory and Moral Practice Vol. 19 Iss. 1 (2016) p. 49 - 57
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/attila_tanyi/2/