Spinozian consequentialism of ethics of social consequences

5Citations
Citations of this article
6Readers
Mendeley users who have this article in their library.

Abstract

The present article deals with specific normative concepts of Spinoza's ethical system and compares them to certain aspects of the theory of ethics of social consequences. At first, a way to approach the problem of normativity in Spinoza is presented, concentrating on the obligatory character of rational - or intellectual - motives. Then, theoretical evidence is presented which links Spinoza to normative-ethical consequentialism. The basis for a consequentialist model of Spinoza's ethics is the concept of perfection, and on this basis it seems possible to consider its compatibility with non-utilitarian forms of consequentialism, such as ethics of social consequences. Conclusively, the paper's aim is to present the possibility of considering Spinozian consequentialism as a non-utilitarian consequentialism, while considering ethics of social consequences as a contemporary form of Spinozian consequentialism.

Cite

CITATION STYLE

APA

Joppová, M. P. (2018). Spinozian consequentialism of ethics of social consequences. Ethics and Bioethics (in Central Europe), 8(1–2), 41–50. https://doi.org/10.2478/ebce-2018-0008

Register to see more suggestions

Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.

Already have an account?

Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley

Sign up for free