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lukeprog comments on Why Do We Engage in Moral Simplification? - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Peterdjones 08 July 2011 08:06:10PM 0 points [-]

I think the more sophisticated versions of egoism and utilitarianism have a tendency to meet in the middle anyway. Good egoists aren't supposed to Prudently Predate (because of the effect it has on society--rather utilitarianish that). Realistiic ultilitaians needn't indulge in relentless self sacrifice.