Guest Essay: Utilitarian Political Philosophy

Utilitarianism offers an attractive approach to political philosophy that combines pragmatic attention to consequences with robust protections for individual liberty. ---Outline:(00:11) Introduction(02:01) Utility and the Goal of Politics(04:04) Deferring to Authority(11:52) Utility and Liberty(18:01) Justice for Utilitarians(21:21) Utilitarian Public Policy(23:22) Universal Basic Income(26:11) Futures Assemblies(28:35) Open Borders(30:34) Conclusion: The Utility of Politics The original text contained 21 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- First published: January 1st, 2025 Source: https://www.utilitarianism.net/guest-essays/utilitarian-political-philosophy --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

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