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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...
In six pages this paper discusses the strengths and weaknesses of various philosophical theories with the utilitarianism of John S...
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 ...
In six pages this paper considers the views of Professor Bernard Williams, who is Cambridge University's Knightbridge Professor of...
In six pages this research paper examines whether or not it is ethical to try juvenile offenders charged with violent offenses as ...
alert the masses as to the underlying consequences of individual actions. A prime example of this concept is the notion of paying...
In five pages this paper examines the ethics of moral duty within the context of Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill and the politi...
shows that not all people think alike. For example, God had commanded that man should not steal. Yet, is it morally right to steal...
In its raw form, utilitarianism appears to have the peoples best interest in mind; however, that extension is limited to the numbe...
In ten pages this paper discusses the rights and virtue theories as well as utilitarianism, cost benefit analysis, ethics, solutio...
in mind; however, that extension is limited to the number of people who stand to benefit from its application. For example, Londo...
demonstrate how utilitarianism appears to have the peoples best interest in mind; however, that extension is limited to the number...
This 15 page paper asks whether a utilitarian approach is the correct model for the design of a welfare state. The writer uses the...
In twelve pages community policing is considered from an ethical perspective in terms of virtue, Kantian ethics, utilitarianism wi...
this principle, Kant directly addresses the topic of lying by posing the question: "When I am in distress, may I may a promise wit...
but when exampled it becomes clear. For instance, one ought to respect human life. If one respects the life of another, then they ...
this chapter, the highest normative principle involves the idea that "actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happ...
In five pages this paper considers a utilitarian approach to an ethical problem. Two sources are cited in the bibliography....
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...
(4). As he explained in Utilitarianism, this pursuit of the greatest happiness is not based on mere human selfishness, but rather...
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 discusses this work's concluding paragraph in an analysis of its meaning regarding equality and happiness...
particular truths involved (Mill, 1987). But, in art, individuals must operate from the opposite direction - first there is a gen...
regarded as being little more than attempting to keep a pig satisfied. Because man has the intellectual capacity for reason, he s...
qualities that would indicate that there are more differences than points that could cause the individuals to be called equal to e...
He and a group of utilitarians formed a small Utilitarian Society based on many of the writings of Bentham. His many works appeare...