What is the definition of Universally Preferable Behavior?

[JSRS01]

Out of pure curiousity, I'd like to know the general definition of UPB.

[Dave Bockman]

 

Out of pure curiousity, I'd like to know the general definition of UPB.

 

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[MrCapitalism]

“Universally preferable,” then, translates to “objectively required,” but we will
retain the word “preferable” to differentiate between optional human absolutes and non-optional
physical absolutes such as gravity.

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And of course "behavior" because it applies to human action.

[Joey M]

Of course to get a better understand of the term it would be best to read Stefan's book and watch the videos he's made regarding this. I think the term kind of defines itself, but a quick defintion would be, in my words:

 

Universally Preferable Behavior (UPB) is defined as;

• Behavior that is prefered to everything, everywhere, based on principles, truth, and reason, through logical deduction.
• Behavior that is prefered by all to be moral, however not acted upon by all, for reasons withstanding.
• A method in understanding what is ethical and true through inductive reasoning.

Example: Consistency is universally preferable because to argue that inconsistency is preferable, one would have to make a consistent claim.

[JSRS01]

Thanks for the excellent responses guys. I've read UPB: A Rational Proof of Secular Ethics a few times but I couldn't find an explicit definition for UPB, which has caused some trouble when debating the validity of UPB/NAP with those who deny objective morality.

[JSRS01]

 

Of course to get a better understand of the term it would be best to read Stefan's book and watch the videos he's made regarding this. I think the term kind of defines itself, but a quick defintion would be, in my words:

 

Universally Preferable Behavior (UPB) is defined as;

 

• Behavior that is prefered to everything, everywhere, based on principles, truth, and reason, through logical deduction.
• Behavior that is prefered by all to be moral, however not acted upon by all, for reasons withstanding.
• A method in understanding what is ethical and true through inductive reasoning.

 

Example: Consistency is universally preferable because to argue that inconsistency is preferable, one would have to make a consistent claim.

 

 

This is perfect, thank you so much.