Author ORCID Identifier
0009-0005-0370-2942
DOI
10.22191/BUUJ/10/2/7
Faculty Sponsor
Professor Daniel Burkett
Abstract
Fred Feldman’s Justicized Act Utilitarianism (JAU) seeks to address the distributive shortcomings of consequentialist theories by incorporating justice in his axiology. By considering the distribution of intrinsic goods rather than solely their quantity, JAU aims to preserve consequentialism’s core principles while addressing justice-based objections. This paper critically examines JAU, arguing that while Feldman’s theory marks a significant advancement, it ultimately fails to reconcile consequentialism with justice in a meaningful way. Following an exposition of JAU, two critiques are presented through thought experiments to test its boundaries and implications.
Recommended Citation
Magnusson, M. (2025). Does the Incorporation of Justice in Axiology Solve Consequentialism's Distributive Pitfalls?. Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.22191/BUUJ/10/2/7