Utilitarianism

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Utilitarianism

Advantages

  • Makes the world a better place
  • Practical + easy to use
  • Flexible
  • Fair - treats everyone's pleasures as equal

Disadvantages

  • Consequentialist theory - flawed as a result
  • Hedonism = wrong. Just b/c someone enjoys an activity doesn't make it right - think of paedophilia , etc
  • Unpredictable
  • Incalculable
  • Immeasurable - can't put value on our feelings
  • Unfair - justifies horrible actions for "greater good"
  • Naturalistic fallacy - good can't be defined

Evaluation

Though utilitarianism is a fairer ethical theory than others (e.g divine command), it can be hard to apply, as we need to place values on our own feelings and can lead to justifying morally wrong actions.  

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awful