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Comment author: kalium 14 July 2013 05:58:06AM 1 point [-]

This does not explain a preference for average utilitarianism over total utilitarianism. Avoiding the "repugnant conclusion" is probably a factor.

Comment author: Coscott 15 July 2013 01:38:54AM 0 points [-]

I didn't even consider total utilitarianism in my response. Sorry. I think you are right about the "repugnant conclusion".

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