To a certain extent, it’s utilitarianism that invites these potential critiques. If a theory says that probabilities/expected value are integral to figuring out what to do, then questions looking at very large or very small probabilities/expected value is fair game. And looking at extreme and near-extreme cases is a legitimate philosophical heuristic.
To a certain extent, it’s utilitarianism that invites these potential critiques. If a theory says that probabilities/expected value are integral to figuring out what to do, then questions looking at very large or very small probabilities/expected value is fair game. And looking at extreme and near-extreme cases is a legitimate philosophical heuristic.