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Future Generations and Concepts of Well-Being

(Original title: Future Generations and Concepts of Well-Being)
Berdinesen, Hein
Filozofia, 2018, vol. 73, No 4, pp. 305-317.
Language: English
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Abstract

Because climate change threatens human welfare across the globe, in both near and distant future, we need a philosophical concept of well-being that reflects such a large scope. This article discusses which concept of well-being that yields moral obligations across generations most efficiently. The concept of well-being argued for will also have something specific to say about methods used in climate economy and the concept of sustainable development.

Keywords

Climate change, Future generations, Objectivity, Preference utilitarianism, Well-being

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