New inconsistencies in infinite utilitarianism: Is every world good, bad or neutral?

Australasian Journal of Philosophy 80 (2):178 – 190 (2002)
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In the context of worlds with infinitely many bearers of utility, we argue that several collections of natural Utilitarian principles--principles which are certainly true in the classical finite Utilitarian context and which any Utilitarian would find appealing--are inconsistent.

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Joel David Hamkins
Oxford University
Barbara Gail Montero
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Infinite utility.James Cain - 1995 - Australasian Journal of Philosophy 73 (3):401 – 404.
Utilitarianism and infinite utility.Peter Vallentyne - 1993 - Australasian Journal of Philosophy 71 (2):212 – 217.
Should utilitarians be cautious about an infinite future?Luc Van Liedekerke - 1995 - Australasian Journal of Philosophy 73 (3):405-407.

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