I’m not sure that the distinctions are precise. As I understand it, a utilitarian assigns everyone a utility and then just takes the sum, and sees how to maximize that. A consequentialist might not calculate their end goals in that way even as they are willing to take any relevant actions to move the world into a state they consider better.
I’m not sure that the distinctions are precise. As I understand it, a utilitarian assigns everyone a utility and then just takes the sum, and sees how to maximize that. A consequentialist might not calculate their end goals in that way even as they are willing to take any relevant actions to move the world into a state they consider better.