As an abstract ideal, utilitarianism may sound like simple common sense. But utilitarianism has some implications that are counterintuitive. This essay explores how psychological biases can explain anti-utilitarian intuitions.

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(01:20) Deviations from Impartiality

(04:25) Deviations from Maximization

(08:03) Deviations from Consequentialism

(15:50) Deviations from Aggregate Welfarism

(21:12) Normative Implications

(28:08) Practical Implications

(29:10) About the Authors

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