Utilitarian Moral Theory
The ultimate principle
of morality is the Principle of Utility
Mental/Intellectual pleasures
are superior to physical ones.
Some objections (and
replies) to Utilitarianism
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Happiness is unattainable
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Does mankind have a right
to be happy?
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It is exacting too much
from people to think that they will act to produce the greatest happiness.
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Utilitarianism is a Godless
doctrine
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Time constraints
Sanctions of the Principle
of Utility
External
- hope of favor, religious, physical
Internal
- the Ultimate Sanction/Conscience
Comments:
Act
and Rule Utilitarianism
How
to distribute the Good
What
of the minority?