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reason (Anonymous, 2001, April 16). Utilitarianism Utilitarianism, on the other hand, is an approach to morality that was devel...
This 8 page paper responds to the question of whether a utilitarian approach to moral reasoning is adequate. The writer first desc...
In twenty one pages this paper contrasts and compares natural law and utilitarianism in a consideration of their similarities and ...
(Larue, 1998). This value determination was given a moral rationalization and basis through interpretations of scripture and relig...
that lying is not only necessary in some circumstances, but one may go beyond the few exceptions and see good in the lie. It is ce...
exists where half of the population is in ecstasy while the other half are totally miserable, this would not be desirable under th...
In ten pages this paper examines law enforcement work in an assessment of ethics and moral philosophy with the Amadou Diallo case ...
then, where does one go? Which way is correct? Going back to ancient times, Aristotle had a lot to say about virtue. In the Nicoma...
In six pages this research paper examines whether or not it is ethical to try juvenile offenders charged with violent offenses as ...
In six pages this paper considers the views of Professor Bernard Williams, who is Cambridge University's Knightbridge Professor of...
In six pages this paper discusses the strengths and weaknesses of various philosophical theories with the utilitarianism of John S...
for a long period of time. It may be noted that the problem was caused by steroid use when jerry was in his 20s, and the dangers w...
actions that he would normally finds repugnant. Similarly, the captain of the guard who compels Joe to commit murder undermines Jo...
This research paper/essay presents an overview of social work ethics from a perspective based on rule utilitarianism. The ethical ...
ethical, philosophical, and moral issues that characterize the one delivery mechanism also characterize the other. A particular c...
this principle, Kant directly addresses the topic of lying by posing the question: "When I am in distress, may I may a promise wit...
He and a group of utilitarians formed a small Utilitarian Society based on many of the writings of Bentham. His many works appeare...
particular truths involved (Mill, 1987). But, in art, individuals must operate from the opposite direction - first there is a gen...
The idea of utilitarianism is one that addresses whether something is of utility, whether it can actually create something positiv...
as a morally acceptable act from a Utilitarian point of view. Many philosophical and sociological questions loom over this issue...
consciousness" (Sayadaw). These are the normal processes of perception, movement, and consciousness. With this concept Buddha arri...
the greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation" (Jeremy Bentham, 2006). This simple co...
wishes, she would remain on life support. This scenario has several ethical implications from the nursing or medical professional...
be serious diseases amongst the populace. By mandating it for the greater good, as it is something that will help the greatest num...
In five pages this essay discusses Martin Luther King's 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' from John Stuart Mill's utilitarian philosop...
In five pages this paper considers a utilitarian approach to an ethical problem. Two sources are cited in the bibliography....
this chapter, the highest normative principle involves the idea that "actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happ...
but when exampled it becomes clear. For instance, one ought to respect human life. If one respects the life of another, then they ...
(4). As he explained in Utilitarianism, this pursuit of the greatest happiness is not based on mere human selfishness, but rather...
regarded as being little more than attempting to keep a pig satisfied. Because man has the intellectual capacity for reason, he s...