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Prudential Problems for the Counterfactual Comparative Account of Harm and Benefit.

Authors :
Carlson, Erik
Johansson, Jens
Risberg, Olle
Source :
Philosophical Quarterly. Apr2024, Vol. 74 Issue 2, p474-481. 8p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

In this paper, we put forward two novel arguments against the counterfactual comparative account (CCA) of harm and benefit. In both arguments, the central theme is that CCA conflicts with plausible judgements about benefit and prudence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00318094
Volume :
74
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Philosophical Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176847407
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/pq/pqad082