timtyler comments on Average utilitarianism must be correct? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: timtyler 16 December 2012 01:51:56AM *  -1 points [-]

I tend to think that utilitarianism is a pretty naive and outdated ethical philosophy - but I also think that total utilitarianism is a bit less silly than average utilitarianism. Having read this post, my opinion on the topic is unchanged. I don't see why I should update towards Phil's position.