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Richard Brant is an significant figure in the second main version of utilitarianism, Rule_Utilitarianism, referr to Martin, M.W. & Schinzinger1996, Ethics in Engineering 3rd edn, McGraw-Hill USA. Page54 for his section of work. I havn't got the time at this moment to research into more details on him. NeoDeGenero 20:16, 12 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Brandt is an important figure, particularly in meta-ethics. Allan Gibbard, a notable expressivist, says 'it was Richard Brandt who, more than anyone else, led me to my present understanding of ethical theory.' There are 7 references to Brandt in the Blackwell Guide to Ethical Theory. Will add some of this info to the article when I get a chance.FlexibleSceptic (talk) 20:44, 1 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]