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Utilitarianism

Philosophical Ethics

TermDefinition
Signers Act v. rule Act is to focas on a single act whereas Rule is asking yourself what rule would I be following if I did this? and would this rule maximize happiness?
Utilitarianism (both) actions count as good as long as the action creates happiness for the most amount of people increase happiness and pleasure and freedom from pain
Does Util. focas on consequence or intent Consequence because intent doesnt matter as long as people are happy
Epicureans ancient thinkers who emphasized pleasure and freedom from anxiety
Higher v Lower Pleasure Higher: long term happiness and requires more mental exhaustion and has dignity (dignity (pleasure of accomplishment)) Lower: immediate happiness but not long lasting impact
What is Mills point of education Education should be used to get everyone to agree on happiness
Amends pov of util critques mills agreement as it allows for justification of colonialism
what about amend believe util actually does it is not geared towards happiness but actually supremecay and to justify Brit stealing natives lands
Amend perspective on how Mill uses happiness happiness idea is used by Mills/Brits to teach natives "good habit" to cultural assimilate them
Amend believes Mills Happiness is about Happiness is about shutting up and fitting in
Le Guin story and purpose Story was about a very good civilization that functions well but only functions this way because there is a child being tortured in a basement It is a commentary on utilitarianism
Lottery by Jackson Story and Purpose Story is about a community who stones an individual at random every year in order to have a good harvest Demonstrates how util is enjoyable until you are on short end of the stick - supposed to be unbiased about who is happy
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