Single Idea 3542

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / E. Utilitarianism / 1. Utilitarianism]

Full Idea

Why should I want to maximise my acting courageously? I act courageously when it is required.

Gist of Idea

We should do good when necessary, not maximise it

Source

Julia Annas (The Morality of Happiness [1993], 1)

Book Reference

Annas,Julia: 'The Morality of Happiness' [OUP 1995], p.38