Reality is divided into measurements that can skew how well it is assessed. In the case of consequentialism, or the family of philosophies that states that the end results of actions are more important than the intent behind them. The general idea of consequentialism seems sound; however, it is generally assessed by the assent of the majority of people in any group (Crowdism).

The past was primitive and ancient societies dirty. Technology and progress are leading us to a better life. See similar questions...

Rule utilitarianism is suggested as a "variant" of utilitarianism which differs from act utilitarianism (ie. the original utilitarian system, as described by Jeremy Bentham - "act" is prefixed merely to help distinguish the two) in that it proposes we use rules for determining right and wrong, rather than the felicific calculus, and only the formation of rules being subject to the calculus. See similar questions...

Democracy is rule by weight and not quality. If most people like something, and believe it to be their preference, it is decided. This immediately shifts the question of government from "What is best?" to "What would YOU like?" and as every single person on earth will affirm, most other humans are probably not up to make the choice. See similar questions...

What is the utilitarian view on supererogation? If your question hasn't been answered by any of these documents, you can send it to us and we'll try to help. See similar questions...

I would first like to point out that this question is very odd: utilitarianism is an ethical theory, as such it is either correct or it is incorrect. If it is correct, then it has no weaknesses. Never-the-less, the question is asked frequently enough to warrant it being answered here. Tom Regan has suggested some (more-or-less) reasonable criteria for an ethical theory (see The Case For Animal Rights section 4. See similar questions...

Democracy for America (DFA) is a federal Political Action Committee (PAC), that finds, trains, and supports fiscally responsible and socially progressive candidates at all levels of office across the country. We harness the power of our enormous grassroots network to get these candidates elected and to work towards positive change from the bottom up. We provide organizational support and training opportunities to the hundreds of local DFA groups nationwide. See similar questions...

Not quite. Due to the difficulty in creating an on-line voting mechanism resistant to abuse, the only voters on OFTC are those who directly contribute to OFTC itself. We are exploring options to allow regular users of OFTC's services to vote as well, but at present, only OFTC staff run during elections, and only OFTC staff vote. A number of members of the Open Source and Free Software communities came together and decided that there was a need for this type of project. See similar questions...

Yes. In addition to other activities, Georgia for Democracy works in concert with Democracy for America to further that organization's goals here in Georgia. See similar questions...

REQUIRING a restrictive voter ID has been called a solution that doesn't work in search of a problem that doesn't exist. And while attempting to cure a problem involving only a handful of people, these new requirements would disenfranchise millions of Americans. Most of these people are more likely to vote Democratic. Probably just a coincidence. * If there's a more ineffective federal agency than the U.S.Election Assistance Commission (EAC),we're unaware of it. See similar questions...

comments) Pollworkers for Democracy urges anyone who's not nailed down to pledge, right now, to work the polls with us this November. (And get paid.) Because you "" the informed, the concerned, the online "" are needed in the front row seats on Election Day. You'll be helping voters, assisting elections officials, taking firsthand notes, and leaving with a new understanding of American elections. See similar questions...

I am writing in reply to your e-mail of 24 May 2007, from which it can be concluded that you consider the Swedish authorities to be undemocratic. You appear to have referred the matter to the European Court of Human Rights and to the International Court of Justice. You have written to the European Ombudsman, whose task is to investigate complaints about maladministration by EU institutions and bodies. See similar questions...

It is always interesting to find a person like Chris Peden who thought highly of Ron Paul, then decides to stab him in the back and preach neo-con nonsense. On January 12, 2007, a Texas city councilman named Chris Peden told the Galveston Daily News, 'I have an immense amount of respect for Ron Paul. Politics has a way of forcing people to go against their core principles for political gain. That has never been the case for Ron Paul. See similar questions...

This ordinance will ONLY affect non-local corporations - such as Wal-Mart and Maxxam. Individuals and local businesses would be able to contribute to Humboldt elections to the same extent permitted by the Fair Political Practices Committee and as defined by city and county laws. Local corporations are defined as those whose employees and stockholders (if any) live in Humboldt County, whose headquarters is in Humboldt County and who are not owned by another corporation. See similar questions...

In pre-modern times all the world’s religions supported monarchies and feudal societies and then moved to accommodate modern forms of democracy. Similarly, Muslims today are debating the relationship of Islam to democracy. While most wish for greater political participation, government accountability, freedoms and human rights, there are many different ways to achieve these goals. There are various reactions to democratization in the Muslim world. See similar questions...

For the first couple of years of this war, the rationale for it changed every time George Bush opened his mouth. As all the previous justifications have fallen apart, supporters have taken to describing Bush’s war as the noble act of removing a brutal dictator and bringing democracy to Iraq. After all, Americans love democracy. But holding an election under martial law imposed by a foreign power does not constitute democracy or create freedom. Democracy is a complex and fragile process. See similar questions...

In a modern democracy, the power of governing bodies is inherent in the political mandate given by the people. Power is entrusted and it is supposed to be used for the benefit of society at large, and not for the personal benefit of the individual that holds it. Thus corruption - misusing publicly entrusted power for private gain - is inherently contradictory and irreconcilable with democracy. That does not mean, unfortunately, that corruption cannot be found in democratic systems. See similar questions...

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