Re: Philosophy questions - Morality & Moral Theories
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I am saying that cooperating increases personal happiness, and the total happiness of those involved -- so it doesn't require altruism.
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You are saying that the prisoner's dilemma does not require altruism (though it does); you have not yet pointed out how Utilitarianism does not require altruism.
Scott
PS You did not say whether, by "cooperation", you mean cooperating with the police or with the other prisoner, and that is another unclarity in your argument.
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