@reason_it @sentientism I think Ryder does adopt this broad definition of 'pain' (i.e. suffering) to define painism. My question is whether the sentientist thinks it's morally good/obligatory to maximise pleasure (go from MDMA state 5 to state 10) - presu
@bennymaloneUK Painism? Has the suffering focus of (negative) utilitarianism, and the non-aggregative / 'rights for the individual' aspect of deontology. Add in some virtue ethics and you're sorted. (I find painism highly intuitive!) https://t.co/RcoP0s41
Animal ethics – deontological versus utilitarian. Read open access article http://t.co/hHkQHue4