Evaluating Time-Continuous Action Alternatives from the Perspective of Negative Utilitarianism A Layered Approach
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A layered approach to the evaluation of action alternatives with continuous time for decision making under the moral doctrine of Negative Utilitarianism is presented and briefly discussed from a philosophical perspective. Key words-negative utilitarianism; decision making; Maximin; Expected Utility Theory; Precautionary Principle;
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