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Naïve Instrumentalism vs Principled Proceduralism

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Not your standard consequentialism-deontology distinction

Naïve Instrumentalists are practically unconstrained in pursuit of their moral or political goals. If it seems to them, just based on the immediately legible evidence, that violence or deception would advance their goals, they won’t hesitate to act accordingly. Principled Proceduralists, by contrast, allow their instrumental pursuits to be practically constrained by rules, principles, or procedures that promote co-operation and limit downside risk (incl. of escalating conflict) in a way that can be appreciated somewhat independently of their particular beliefs or commitments. Now, if all…

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