Utilitarianism offers an attractive approach to political philosophy that combines pragmatic attention to consequences with robust protections for individual liberty.

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(00:11) Introduction

(02:01) Utility and the Goal of Politics

(04:04) Deferring to Authority

(11:52) Utility and Liberty

(18:01) Justice for Utilitarians

(21:21) Utilitarian Public Policy

(23:22) Universal Basic Income

(26:11) Futures Assemblies

(28:35) Open Borders

(30:34) Conclusion: The Utility of Politics

The original text contained 21 footnotes which were omitted from this narration.

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