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I deleted the statement that utilitarianism goes against "Christianity" because such an argument, though probably true, cannot be accurately supported.--[[User:Ollie Garkey|Ollie Garkey]] 08:43, 12 March 2007 (EDT) | I deleted the statement that utilitarianism goes against "Christianity" because such an argument, though probably true, cannot be accurately supported.--[[User:Ollie Garkey|Ollie Garkey]] 08:43, 12 March 2007 (EDT) | ||
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| + | Does this topic relate to "marginal utility theory" which underpins most of modern microeconomics? It's seems to me that use of marginal utility theory and its indifference curves to analyze human behavior fundamentally embraces some version of the utilitarian ideal. At a minimum both looks to the maximization of "utility" as the primary good. I am not prepared to say that microeconomics is against Christianity.--<font color=navy>[[User:JesusSaves|JesusSaves]] 17:25, 17 March 2007 (EDT)</font> | ||
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I edited this for accuracy. The ends justify the means according to Bentham and other utilitarians only so much as they promote human flourishing and happiness. I am a former utilitarian, and have a fairly thorough knowledge of the subject, but rejected it for a number of reasons.
I deleted the statement that utilitarianism goes against "Christianity" because such an argument, though probably true, cannot be accurately supported.--Ollie Garkey 08:43, 12 March 2007 (EDT)
Does this topic relate to "marginal utility theory" which underpins most of modern microeconomics? It's seems to me that use of marginal utility theory and its indifference curves to analyze human behavior fundamentally embraces some version of the utilitarian ideal. At a minimum both looks to the maximization of "utility" as the primary good. I am not prepared to say that microeconomics is against Christianity.--JesusSaves 17:25, 17 March 2007 (EDT)