Tag Archives: utilitarianism

Review: Mises, Human Action

Posted on October 26, 2017 by J. B. Aitken

Von Mises, Ludwig.  Human Action.  Scholar’s Edition. All deductive systems are dangerous if formulated incorrectly. Their appeal lies in their power, and Mises’s system is powerful indeed. Mises advances Praxeology, an economidoctrine emerging from the Classical School when it was realized that … Continue reading →

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Situation Ethics (review)

Posted on March 25, 2016 by J. B. Aitken

You can summarize Fletcher’s ethic as “Claim love, and then you can use it to fornicate and stuff.” Even though this book is bad, it isn’t completely bad. The beginning of the book is fairly well-written. I will do my … Continue reading →

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Analytical Outline Geisler’s Ethics, pt 1

Posted on February 23, 2016 by J. B. Aitken

Begins with a survey of different ethical options, briefly noting their shortcomings (Geisler 17-22). Christian View of Ethics Based on God’s Will Is absolute Based on God’s revelation Is prescriptive Is Deontological Antinomianism Not simply that there are no norms. … Continue reading →

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