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Caring for parents: a consequentialist approach.

William Sin1

  • 1Department of International Education and Lifelong Learning, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. sinwailam@gmail.com.

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Summary

This paper explores filial obligations using consequentialism, defending a rule-consequentialist view. It suggests stronger filial duties may be appropriate in aging societies, considering factors like generational balance.

Keywords:
ConsequentialismDemandingnessFilial obligationLong-term caregivingPopulationSpecial goods theory

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Area of Science:

  • Moral Philosophy
  • Ethics
  • Social Philosophy

Background:

  • Filial obligations are duties owed by children to their parents.
  • Consequentialist ethical theories evaluate actions based on their outcomes.
  • Existing explanations of filial obligations may not adequately address societal demographic shifts.

Discussion:

  • This paper examines filial obligations through the lens of act and rule consequentialism.
  • It defends a rule-consequentialist approach, highlighting its compatibility with special views of filial duties.
  • Factors influencing the strength of filial demands include the costs of internalizing obligations and demographic structures.

Key Insights:

  • Rule-consequentialism provides a robust framework for understanding and justifying filial obligations.
  • Societal aging may necessitate a stronger acceptance of filial duties.
  • Filial relationships can generate unique benefits, aligning with gratitude and special goods theories.

Outlook:

  • Further research can explore the practical implementation of rule-consequentialist filial obligations.
  • Cross-cultural studies could reveal variations in filial duties and their justification.
  • The interplay between demographic shifts and ethical obligations warrants continued investigation.