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March 26, 2026The Philosophical Review

The Best Effect: Theology and the Origins of Consequentialism

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Essays analyze the origins of consequentialism in British moral thought, revealing theological influences on moral rationality.

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  • The work examines the theological origins and development of consequentialism in British moral philosophy during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
  • Analysis of essays on theological influences in moral thought
  • Historical context exploration of key moralists like Henry More and Richard Cumberland
  • Comparison of contemporary and historical interpretations of moral philosophy
  • Examine critiques of utilitarianism and the evolution of moral thought
  • Highlights the shift from theological moral cosmology to secular utilitarianism
  • Demonstrates the shortcomings of certain interpretations of morality regarding evil
  • Suggests a potential revitalization of theological consequentialism
  • Identifies criticisms of direct utilitarianism and proposes philosophical refinements

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James E. Crimmins (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c4cc69fdc3bde4489179ddhttps://doi.org/10.1215/00318108-12323317
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