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| Author: | McKay, R.B. |
| Title: | Consequential utilitarianism: Addressing ethical deficiencies in the municipal landfill siting process |
| Journal: | Journal of Business Ethics
2000 : AUG, VOL. 26:4 / II, p. 289-306 |
| Index terms: | Environment Social responsibility Case studies Canada |
| Freeterms: | Utilitarianism Site selection |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This paper examines ethical concerns of the utilitarian paradigm advocated by many proponents and consultants in sitting landfils. The implications of the consequential utilitarian approach are considered through the examination of a landfill-site-search case study in Ontario, Canada. Limitations to such an approach, in terms of differing values, equal consideration, equitable participation, distributive justice and the emphasis on non-quantifiable factors are discussed. Recommendations to improve the process are made based on the ethical analysis of the case study. |
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