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Lying According to J.S. Mill

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...

Philosophers and Their Weak and Strong Theories

In six pages this paper discusses the strengths and weaknesses of various philosophical theories with the utilitarianism of John S...

Theoretical Comparison of John Stuart Mill and Immanuel Kant

exists where half of the population is in ecstasy while the other half are totally miserable, this would not be desirable under th...

Police Work Ethics and Moral Philosophy

In ten pages this paper examines law enforcement work in an assessment of ethics and moral philosophy with the Amadou Diallo case ...

Utilitarianism According to Philosophy Professor Bernard Williams

In six pages this paper considers the views of Professor Bernard Williams, who is Cambridge University's Knightbridge Professor of...

Juvenile Justice and Morality

In six pages this research paper examines whether or not it is ethical to try juvenile offenders charged with violent offenses as ...

Overview of Environmental Ethics

alert the masses as to the underlying consequences of individual actions. A prime example of this concept is the notion of paying...

Moral Duty According to John Stuart Mill and Immanuel Kant

In five pages this paper examines the ethics of moral duty within the context of Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill and the politi...

Morality

shows that not all people think alike. For example, God had commanded that man should not steal. Yet, is it morally right to steal...

Utilitarianism in 'Shooting an Elephant' by George Orwell

In its raw form, utilitarianism appears to have the peoples best interest in mind; however, that extension is limited to the numbe...

Ford Pinto Case and the Categorical Imperative of Immanuel Kant

In ten pages this paper discusses the rights and virtue theories as well as utilitarianism, cost benefit analysis, ethics, solutio...

Censorship and Utilitarianism Memo

in mind; however, that extension is limited to the number of people who stand to benefit from its application. For example, Londo...

Themes in Dostoyevsky's Novel, Notes From The Underground

demonstrate how utilitarianism appears to have the peoples best interest in mind; however, that extension is limited to the number...

Is Utilitarianism the Best Model for a Welfare State?

This 15 page paper asks whether a utilitarian approach is the correct model for the design of a welfare state. The writer uses the...

Community Policing and Ethics

In twelve pages community policing is considered from an ethical perspective in terms of virtue, Kantian ethics, utilitarianism wi...

John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism and Immanuel Kant's Ethics

this principle, Kant directly addresses the topic of lying by posing the question: "When I am in distress, may I may a promise wit...

Utilitarianism and Morality According to John Stuart Mill and Immanuel Kant

but when exampled it becomes clear. For instance, one ought to respect human life. If one respects the life of another, then they ...

Utilitarianism and John Stuart Mill

this chapter, the highest normative principle involves the idea that "actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happ...

Utilitarianism Approach to an Ethical Dilemma

In five pages this paper considers a utilitarian approach to an ethical problem. Two sources are cited in the bibliography....

The Use of Utilitarianism in Dickens' Hard Times

The idea of utilitarianism is one that addresses whether something is of utility, whether it can actually create something positiv...

Utilitarianism View of Prostitution

as a morally acceptable act from a Utilitarian point of view. Many philosophical and sociological questions loom over this issue...

Buddhism and Utilitarianism

consciousness" (Sayadaw). These are the normal processes of perception, movement, and consciousness. With this concept Buddha arri...

Ethics: Utilitarianism

the greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation" (Jeremy Bentham, 2006). This simple co...

'Right Action' and Utilitarianism of J.S. Mill

(4). As he explained in Utilitarianism, this pursuit of the greatest happiness is not based on mere human selfishness, but rather...

Utilitarianism and Civil Rights

In five pages this essay discusses Martin Luther King's 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' from John Stuart Mill's utilitarian philosop...

Chapter 5 'Equality and Impartiality' in Utilitarianism by J.S. Mill

In five pages this paper discusses this work's concluding paragraph in an analysis of its meaning regarding equality and happiness...

Tutorial on J.S. Mill's On Liberty and Utilitarianism

particular truths involved (Mill, 1987). But, in art, individuals must operate from the opposite direction - first there is a gen...

Chapters Two and Four of Utilitarianism by J.S. Mill

regarded as being little more than attempting to keep a pig satisfied. Because man has the intellectual capacity for reason, he s...

Abortion. Deontology and Utilitarianism

qualities that would indicate that there are more differences than points that could cause the individuals to be called equal to e...

John Stuart Mill's Utilitarianism Chapter 4

He and a group of utilitarians formed a small Utilitarian Society based on many of the writings of Bentham. His many works appeare...