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Utilitarianism
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This 6 page paper examines utilitarianism as an ethical system. Examples are provided. The theory is explained. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Utilitarianism
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This 12 page paper examines the theory of Utilitarianism. The differences and similarities between Act and Rule Utilitarianism are discussed. The models promoted by Bentham and Mill are also included and they are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Utilitarianism and Kantian Ethics Compared
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This 4 page paper argues in favor of Kantian ethics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Utilitarianism And Legislation
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An 8 page paper. The writer reacts to this stimulus statement: "In spite of the validity of some of the criticisms leveled at utilitarianism, there is no theory which provides a more rational guideline for the legislator." An explanation of utilitarianism is offered first. The writer then illustrates that a legislature that was to function exclusively under the principle of utility would not serve the society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Utilitarianism And Moral Reasoning
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An 8 page paper. The essay addresses this question: Is a utilitarian approach to moral reasoning adequate? The writer discusses utilitarianism in terms of act utilitarianism and rule utilitarianism and argues that neither of these is adequate in and of themselves for moral reasoning. John Stuart Mill and Emmett Barcalow are used as primary resources. Kant is also included to make a point. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Utilitarianism and the Distinction Between Persons
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This 5 page report discusses the ideas of 19th century philosopher, John Stuart Mill, who was certain that the highest normative principle is that, “actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happiness; wrong as they tend to produce the reverse of happiness.” This is his fundamental principle of utility. However, it does not address the issue that there is a very real distinction between people and that one’s happiness is not more valid than that of another. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Utilitarianism and the U.S. Decision to go to War in Iraq (2003) with References to John Stuart Mill, Immanuel Kant and Thomas Nagel
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This is a 9 page paper discussing the application of utilitarianism to the U.S. decision to go to war with Iraq without U.N. approval. John Stuart Mill’s “Greatest Happiness Principle” and utility is used in terms of moral decisions and can be applied in regards to act-utilitarianism and rule-utilitarianism. Basically, morals and decision making are based on the ideas of rule-utilitarianism in which the consequences of certain actions are considered in terms of the whole, or everyone. Act-utilitarianism however, which can for Mill void rules in certain circumstances, evaluates an action based on the circumstances solely related to the action. The decision making process is only considered a moral one if it is based on good will, according to Immanuel Kant. Thomas Nagel, on the other hand, argues that the U.S. often acts within its own circumstances (act-utilitarianism) and in cases of war, once enacted, the decision to start war, or whether the decision was moral or not, is forgotten and replaced with future speculations of peace, freedom and economic prosperity. Similarly, the application of act-utilitarianism and rule-utilitarianism can be applied to the recent U.S. decision to declare war on Iraq without the approval of the U.N. Security Council. Theoretically, the U.N. is following the moral guidelines of rule-utilitarianism where as the U.S. is following those under act-utilitarianism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Utilitarianism as a Sound Ethical Theory
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This 7 page paper compares utilitarianism (John Stuart Mill) to other ethical models, but primarily argues its importance through logic. The opinions of James Rachels is examined as well. Many examples are provided. Shirley Jackson's The Lottery is used as an illustration. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Utilitarianism in the Business World
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This 8 page paper examines both Bentham and Mill's theories and concludes that a mild form of utilitarianism should be embraced in contemporary corporate America. Specifics are relayed about the two theorist's ideas. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Utilitarianism/Quality v. Quantity
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A 5 page essay that analyzes John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism, discussing how this philosophy works and how it evaluates actions, both quantitatively and qualitatively. No other sources cited.
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