MugaSofer comments on Philosophical Landmines - Less Wrong

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Comment author: MugaSofer 20 February 2013 12:13:51PM -2 points [-]

How would a conventionalist react if I asked why maximize [utility function X]?

TO be clear, are you saying they both have the same response or that this is also a valid criticism of consequentialism?

Comment author: Eugine_Nier 21 February 2013 04:52:45AM 3 points [-]

I'm saying this is also a valid criticism of consequentialism.

Comment author: MugaSofer 21 February 2013 10:49:23AM -2 points [-]

Thanks for clarifying.