نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 دانشجو
2 استادیار گروه فلسفه اخلاق دانشگاه قم
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
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عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
Utilitarianism, as one of the major ethical theories, emphasizes maximizing happiness and collective benefit, and considers impartiality as one of its core principles. In radical utilitarianism, complete impartiality is presented as a moral obligation, requiring individuals to assist the neediest regardless of personal relationships. However, this perspective is not fully aligned with the moral teachings of the Qur’an, since the Islamic tradition places particular importance on responsibilities such as supporting one’s family, neighbors, and religious community. In contrast, moderate utilitarianism—by placing less emphasis on absolute impartiality and giving more weight to real-life circumstances—offers a more flexible approach that is closer to Qur’anic ethics. These two approaches lead to significant practical differences in the act of helping others: Radical utilitarianism calls for prioritizing the needs of the most disadvantaged, regardless of emotional or religious ties, while moderate utilitarianism allows.
This paper aims to evaluate moderate impartiality in light of Qur’anic verses and traditions, and to demonstrate that the Islamic ethical approach, both in addressing the challenge of defining the scope of moral responsibility and in considering the practical applicability of ethical teachings in everyday life, holds a clear preference over radical impartiality
کلیدواژهها [English]
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