Abstract
This is a chapter on contractualism for Ethical Theory in Global Perspective, edited by Michael Hemmingsen (SUNY Press). The chapter (i) outlines contractualism as an ethical theory, (ii) explains how it differs from classical utilitarianism, (iii) explores the differences between ex post and ex ante contractualism, and (iv) finally looks at two traditional objections to the view.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Ethical Theory in Global Perspective |
| Editors | Michael Hemmingsen |
| Publisher | SUNY Press |
| Chapter | 11 |
| Pages | 221-235 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781438496870 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781438496856, 9781438496863 |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2024 |
Keywords
- Contractualism
- Ethical Theory
- Normative ethics