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The Philosophical Journey, 2/e
William Lawhead, The University of Mississippi
The Search for Ethical Values
Utilitarianism
Essays
1
Demonstrate your understanding of the difference between consequentialism and deontological ethics, and locate the category in which utilitarianism belongs.
2
Discuss how a utilitarian determines the morally right act, including how Bentham suggests doing this with his hedonic calculus.
3
State several key distinctions between the perspectives of Bentham and Mill.
4
Identify the central themes in the selection from Alastair Norcross in your text, and indicate your reaction to the implications of consequentialism he presents.
5
Describe what you take to be the strengths and weaknesses of utilitarianism.
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