Utilitarianism

UTILITARIANISM

-TELEOLOGICAL ARGUMENT-concerened with purpose and consequence of actions

-ALTRUISTIC-purpose not passion

 ORIGINALLY FORMULATED BY PHILOSOPHER JEREMY BENTHAM.

-Utilitarianism is an ethical theory which states that the best action is the one that maximises utility

Bentham’s theory is known as Act Utilitarianism because it states the principle of utility should be applied to every act performed in each unique situation.

"We should aim, in all situations where there is a moral choice, to act in such a way to ensure the greatest happiness for the greatest…