I think pressure towards rationalizing one’s self-interest as somehow being “optimal” is not a good idea. It’s better to be honest.
Singer’s answer is correct. It really would be better to give more. We don’t because we aren’t perfect. And that’s fine! Cf. My response to Caplan’s Conscience Objection to Utilitarianism.
I think pressure towards rationalizing one’s self-interest as somehow being “optimal” is not a good idea. It’s better to be honest.
Singer’s answer is correct. It really would be better to give more. We don’t because we aren’t perfect. And that’s fine! Cf. My response to Caplan’s Conscience Objection to Utilitarianism.