criticisms of the hedonic calculus

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reason, motive or intention of an action

the real source of an action’s moral worth not its outcome or consequence.

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subjectivity

the usefulness / experience of a particular pursuit of pleasure differs from person to person.

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comparing pleasures

different people can’t compare whether their experience of pleasure is the same as someone else’s

most pleasurable things lack a common currency with other pleasurable things.

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social engineering

best method of achieving utilitarianism but would involve diminishing human autonomy and freedom.

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