Date Thesis Awarded
2013
Access Type
Honors Thesis -- Access Restricted On-Campus Only
Degree Name
Bachelors of Arts (BA)
Department
Philosophy
Advisor
Christopher Freiman
Committee Members
Kevin Vose
Maria V. Costa
Timothy M. Costelloe
Abstract
The most notable and recent comparative studies of Mozi have classified the ancient Chinese philosopher as a divine command theorist and consequentialist. In reconsidering this controversial debate, this paper finds that Mozi, in fact, meets the qualifications of classical utilitarianism and, in fact, may even espouse a proto-rule-utilitarian theory of ethics.
Recommended Citation
Mendenhall, Grace H., "Mozi: the Man, the Consequentialist, and the Utilitarian" (2013). Undergraduate Honors Theses. William & Mary. Paper 772.
https://scholarworks.wm.edu/honorstheses/772
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Comments
Thesis is part of Honors ETD pilot project, 2008-2013. Migrated from Dspace in 2016.