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A number of criticisms Utilitarianism – such as “nearest and dearest” objections, “demandingness” “altruistic” objections arise because doesn’t permit partially or wholly disregarding the utility certain subjects. authors, including Sider (1993), Portmore (2008) Vessel (2010), have responded to these by suggesting we adopt “dual-maximizing” theories which provide a way incorporate disregarding....

BETWEEN THE SPECIES 124 understandings of the term. First, it is a rejection of utilitarianism as a pragmatic, calculating and consequentialist way of operating an organization or approaching questions about treating humans and animals. Animalines' remark, "We are dismayed by the passivity and utilitarian posture of the leading national organizations" depicts the meaning of this use of the term...