Four Axioms
Taking in account these methodological problems, we can suggest another – more correct weak version of utilitarianism: it is impossible to compare, add or interchange utility (happiness) of various people.
Axiom 1. Consequences. Axiom 2. Happiness. Axiom 3. Free will. Axiom 4. Individualism. Axiom 5. Measurability. REJECTED Axiom 6. Equivalence. REJECTED
What principles should follow from this version?
Storchevoy M. A. Corporate Social Responsibility. 2013 Topic 2 (1) Normative Analysis: Utilitarianism
Weak Version of Utilitarianism Pareto Criterion
The state A is preferable than the state B if in the state A the happiness of at least one individual is higher and nobody’s utility is lower than in the state B.
Pareto improvement
Pareto non-comparability
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