Essays Tagged: "Utilitarianism"

Utilitaranism, an ethical doctrine in context of Mill's believes

Utilitarianism is the ethical doctrine which essentially states that which is good isthat which brin ... ough not every ethical question is covered in the Bible he has also given ushis Spirit for guidance.Utilitarianism like the Judeo-Christian ethic is viewing others in a high regard.Utilitarian desire ... ese two ethical systems seem to be similar in thisaspect of caring what happens to all people. Both Utilitarianism and the Judeo-Christianethic take the focus off the individual and place it on others ...

(2 pages) 191 0 4.0 Oct/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Modern Philosophy

Mill's Utilitarianism, Sacrifice the innocent for the common good?

When faced with a moral dilemma, utilitarianism identifies theappropriate considerations, but offers no realistic way to gather thene ... a problem both in evaluating the welfare issues and inevaluating the consequentialist issues which utilitarianism requires beweighed when making moral decisions. Utilitarianism attempts to solveboth ... es of the action taken. To calculate the welfare of the peopleinvolved in or effected by an action, utilitarianism requires that allindividuals be considered equally.Quantitative utilitarians would we ...

(5 pages) 310 0 4.0 Oct/1997

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Modern Philosophy

Utilitarianism, Principles of Mill's utilitarianism with application to "Crime and Punishment" well-organized and good grip on Mill's theory

ral dilemma presented to him in Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment exemplifies the empirical view of utilitarianism. Utilitarianism attempts to distinguish between right and wrong by measuring a decisi ... asuring a decision based on its calculated worth. Raskolnikov appears to employ the fundamentals of utilitarianism by pitting the negative consequences of murdering his old landlady against the positi ...

(7 pages) 274 0 3.8 Apr/1997

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Modern Philosophy

John Rawls and His Theories

The social contract theory of John Rawls challenges utilitarianism by pointing out the impracticality of the theory. Mainly, in a society of utilitarian ... the later of the two one which regulates the powers and wealth of all citizens.In the conception of utilitarianism possessed by Rawls, an impartial spectator and ideal legislator are necessary compone ... ction for all citizens by manipulating and adjusting the policy for that society. By this theory of utilitarianism, Rawls argues that the decision making process is being integrated into one conscienc ...

(8 pages) 421 2 3.9 Nov/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Modern Philosophy

"Mother to the tribe" by Marge Piercy

hange; however the means to achieve such is relevant to ones morals or ethics. For many would agree utilitarianism is the best route to take when trying to appease most individuals; however what can b ...

(9 pages) 95 1 5.0 Jan/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Utilitarianism

Utilitarianism is the ethical doctrine which essentially states that which is good isthat which brin ... ough not every ethical question is covered in the Bible he has also given ushis Spirit for guidance.Utilitarianism like the Judeo-Christian ethic is viewing others in a high regard.Utilitarian desire ... ese two ethical systems seem to be similar in thisaspect of caring what happens to all people. Both Utilitarianism and the Judeo-Christianethic take the focus off the individual and place it on others ...

(2 pages) 197 0 3.0 Jul/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Modern Philosophy

Resarch essay on the classic novel by Charles Dickens, Hard Times.

between the classes during that era. The novel centres around a theme of a convincing criticism of utilitarianism, and every character in the novel plays a role of reinforcing this theme. Utilitarian ...

(5 pages) 82 0 5.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Charles Dickens

Deontological ethics is too rigid in its emphasis on duties, utilitarian ethics too keen to override basic human rights.

in its emphasis on duties, utilitarianethics too keen to override basic human rights.Deontology and utilitarianism are both types of ethics referring to how onereacts in a certain situation. Deontolog ... ed on following a set of duties andsticking to these duties no matter what the consequences whereas utilitarianism isbased on choosing the best outcome over a short term and long term even if it means ...

(4 pages) 474 3 4.5 Mar/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Comparative Philosophy & Ethics

Utilitarianism applied to post war Iraq.

Utilitarianism provides us with a moral basis for judging actions, in promoting the idea that what i ... greatest good or happiness for the greatest number. In this essay, I will apply the moral system of utilitarianism towards the situation of post-war Iraq, and suggest a solution to the problems that f ... ar Iraq, and suggest a solution to the problems that face the region. Before we seek to apply moral utilitarianism to the political situation of post-war Iraq, we must first learn the makeup of the po ...

(4 pages) 95 0 5.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Modern Philosophy

Utilitarianism is usually connected with the specific doctrines of Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill.

Utilitarianism is usually connected with the specific doctrines of Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mi ... es to be measured by their effect on the happiness of human beings. Bentham was both the founder of utilitarianism and a contemporary of Mill's father, who ensured that his son received a strict utili ... ucation based upon Bentham's theories . It is not surprising, then, that aspects of Mill's views on utilitarianism share fundamental similarities with those of Bentham, and also demonstrate a digressi ...

(7 pages) 221 0 3.5 Jun/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Comparative Philosophy & Ethics

The utilitarian philosophies of Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill.

m and John Stuart Mill. Which do you think is the more convincing moral theory, and why?In terms of Utilitarianism, this assignment shall outline the philosophies of Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mil ... theory shall be revealed. To a large extent, the work of Mill was deeply valuable to the theory of Utilitarianism; however a number of aspects cannot be applied to all cases. Mill asserted his own pr ...

(8 pages) 243 1 3.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Political Theory

Utilitarianism.

UtilitarianismAccording to J.J.C. Smart, utilitarianism is a theory that all actions are judged by t ... that all actions are judged by their consequences. The following paper will deal with two forms of utilitarianism: 1) extreme utilitarianism, and 2) restricted utilitarianism. J.J.C. Smart outlines t ... d 2) restricted utilitarianism. J.J.C. Smart outlines the various aspects of each of these forms of utilitarianism in his paper, Extreme and Restricted Utilitarianism. These aspects will be discussed ...

(6 pages) 242 0 4.8 Nov/2003

Subjects: Art Essays > Performing Arts

What is Mill's utilitarian principle?

Utilitarianism is the ethical theory that all action should be directed toward achieving the greates ...

(1 pages) 84 0 2.3 Nov/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Modern Philosophy

How successful was J.S. Mill in overcoming the problems associated with Bentham's Utilitarianism?

How successful was J.S. Mill in overcoming the problems associated with Bentham's Utilitarianism?"The greatest good for the greatest number" is a simple way to sum up a fairly simple ... s; in this essay I will be looking at how John Stuart Mill tries to overcome these problems.In 1789 utilitarianism was born, the brainchild of Jeremy Bentham. Bentham was a hedonist or someone who is ... his idea of hedonism that Bentham founded a way of making moral and ethical decisions, he called it utilitarianism. Utilitarianism is a teleological theory that worked on that basis that you should do ...

(4 pages) 114 0 4.2 Jan/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Modern Philosophy

Describe the main strengths and weaknesses of utilitarianism

Utilitarianism was Originally formulated by Jeremy Bentham in the 18th century, and fully developed ... cision and As with all moral theories, has many strengths and weaknesses.The prominant criticism of Utilitarianism is that it is extremely hard to predict the results of an action. The outcomes of all ... an absolute definition of happiness, it is hard to arrive at a 'right' decision.Another problem of Utilitarianism is the concept of time. Is long term or short term pleasure more valuable? For exampl ...

(4 pages) 247 1 4.3 Feb/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays

'Evaluating Utilitarianism' - What are the main features of Utilitarianism as an ethical theory? Examine and consider criticisms that have been made against Utilitarianism.

What are the main features of Utilitarianism as an ethical theory? (10 marks)Examine and consider criticisms that have been made a ... ry? (10 marks)Examine and consider criticisms that have been made against Utilitarianism. (10 marks)Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that pivots around the belief that morality should be judged by ... t brings the greatest happiness. A decision can be defined as ethically correct under the theory of Utilitarianism if the moral choice provides the 'greatest good for the greatest number of people', p ...

(9 pages) 474 0 3.8 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Utilitarianism and Omelas Applying John Stuart Mill's "Utilitarianism" to Ursula Le Guin's "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas"

trate, depicting both sides of the argument, the reasons in which a follower of John Stuart Mill's "Utilitarianism" would disagree with the events taking place in Ursula Le Guin's "The One's Who Walk ... ey tend to produce the reverse of happiness" (Mill 55). This is how Mill first presents the idea of Utilitarianism. If it promotes happiness it is right, if it promotes the reverse of happiness, then ...

(5 pages) 99 1 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Modern Philosophy

Is the concept of rights a more appropriate instrument than utilitarianism in determining morality?

order to respond to whether the concepts of rights is more appropriate in determining morality than utilitarianism it is important to firstly define each of the concepts independent of one another bef ... s does not necessarily mean that the evolution of these circumstances invalidates the usefulness of utilitarianism, in fact it may be the case that in the wake of acts such as September the 11th that ...

(9 pages) 126 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Political Theory

Utilitarianism

When faced with a moral dilemma, utilitarianism identifies the appropriate considerations, but offers no realistic way to gather the ... a problem both in evaluating the welfare issues and in evaluating the consequentialist issues which utilitarianism requires be weighed when making moral decisions. Utilitarianism attempts to solve bot ... t. Showing where there are agreements and where there are disagreements will critique the theory of Utilitarianism. By showing the problems that the theory have will reveal what should make up ethical ...

(6 pages) 142 0 4.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Modern Philosophy

Critically Discuss Utilitarianism as an Ethical Theory. What are the Problems that Confront Utiliatarianism as a Theory of Public Policy?

Utilitarianism is a version of moral philosophy, initiated by Jeremy Bentham and refined and popular ... t Mill, which, true to its etymology, is concerned above all with the usefulness of human activity. Utilitarianism has been one of the most influential of ethical theories, and the one most widely use ... alism' and 'proportionalism', but the continual revisions can still be grouped under the heading of utilitarianism . This is so because in this system of thought, rightness and 'wrongness' depend on t ...

(11 pages) 201 0 4.5 Apr/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays