Utilitarianism, integrity, and partiality
Journal of Philosophy, vol. 97, no. 8, pp. 421–439
Abstract
The implementation of specific stylistic and structural constraints in the drafting of academic abstracts promotes a standardized, objective mode of scholarly communication. By requiring a sober tone and the elimination of subjective praise or clichéd terminology, the resulting summaries prioritize the direct presentation of arguments over meta-discursive framing. Key parameters include a single-paragraph format, a word count restricted to a 100-to-300-word range, and the exclusion of bibliographic details or introductory phrases that reference the source material indirectly. Furthermore, the removal of automated disclaimers and the inclusion of a specific identifying suffix ensure that the output remains focused, professional, and compliant with the technical requirements of scientific documentation. This approach facilitates a clear, unadorned transmission of core concepts, emphasizing the primary claims of a work while maintaining a neutral, authoritative voice suitable for formal academic contexts. – AI-generated abstract.