Contractualism

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEthical Theory in Global Perspective
EditorsMichael Hemmingsen
PublisherSUNY Press
Chapter11
Pages221-235
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9781438496870
ISBN (Print)9781438496856, 9781438496863
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2024

Keywords

  • Contractualism
  • Ethical Theory
  • Normative ethics

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