Slide 1Utilitarianism These slides are intended to remind you of the main points (features). You should also be using your booklets and doing further reading to enhance your…
Slide 1What is a normative theory? Slide 2 A normative theory is an intellectual tool or system that helps us decide on morality and moral issues. It is designed to answer…
1.Chapter Seven: Utilitarianism Utilitarianism is a universal teleological system It calls for the maximization of goodness in society - that is, the greatest amount of goodness…
1.John Stuart Mill(1806-1873) An Introduction to Mill ’s form of Utilitarianism in comparison to Bentham’s2. Bentham ’s theory can be divided into three parts: Hedonistic…
Slide 1The Theory of Consumer Choice Part I Slide 2 Class Business Homework 1 is due Wednesday, June 26 th. Make sure you read Chapter 1 of The Armchair Economist for Monday!…
Slide 1Hinduism Slide 2 Source The World’s Religions, 50 th Anniversary Edition, Huston Smith (hereafter “Smith”) 2 Slide 3 What People Want Smith tells us Hindus hold…
Slide 1 Slide 2 Utilitarianism says that the Result or the Consequence of an Act is the real measure of whether it is good or bad. This theory emphasizes Ends over…
Slide 1 MILL AND BENTHAM Slide 2 1748 – 1832 Legal and social reformer, advocate for progressive social policies: woman’s rights, abolition of slavery, end of…
Slide 1 PHIL 2525 Contemporary Moral Issues Lec 13 Utilitarianism Chapter 7 Slide 2 Lifeboat Ethics... Garret Hardin maintains that we have a duty to not help the poor and…