Rule Utilitarianism
- Created by: EspeciallySparky
- Created on: 18-05-16 15:52
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- Rule Utilitarianism
- Weak
- The rules created can be broken in extreme situations, but only if the alternative best serves the principle of utility.
- Advantages
- Makes people think more seriously about their actions, as they still have some autonomy.
- It is most likely to encourage the best outcome since in extreme situations different choices can still be made
- Disadvantages
- It is more easily manipulated, since the rules are not steadfast.
- Untitled
- Strong
- The rules created are never to be broken, since following them is the most likely way to reach the best outcome.
- Advantages
- People have a good guide to lead them to the correct decisions (because of the past experience, and the prioritising of happiness.
- It is less likely to be manipulated since people must follow the rules, which will go against immoral acts.
- Disadvantages
- There are no concessions in extreme situations where the rules may lead to bad outcomes
- Still possible to exploit the minority, since the priority is still to produce as many herons as possible.
- Based on past experiences and the principle of Utility.
- "The greatest happiness for the greatest number."
- E.g. 'do not murder' since this will likely get you sent to prison and upset many people.
- Weak
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