Moral Demands in Nonideal Theory

Utilitarianism is sometimes critiqued for allowing no limit on the demands it places on those who behave morally. Liam Murphy argues that this argument is mainly used to affirm the status quo. Recognizing that we live not in an ideal world (where obligations are shared equally) but in an actual and nonindeal world, Murphy says that the real problem with utilitarianism is that it makes unfair demands on people who comply with it when most others do not.