The conscious application of utilitarianism given the day to day moral dilemmas people face regularly always includes an unwavering choice to avoid any displeasure that may introduce itself while actively choosing pleasure and happiness regardless of decision consequence. The egocentric notion commonly associated with the utilitarian approach to common moral dilemmas remains among the most identifiable traits associated with the utilitarian concept given the resolution to consistently avoid the possibility of encountering negativity. Consequently, utilitarianism is subject to identify less with humanity in lieu of self-seeking good. Notably, it is also associated with little to no clarity given concise moral transgressions as a direct result
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After all, given such an approach, how can one determine the concept of “good” so simply without first considering the well-being of others given the effects of acting solely on the basis of self-interest? Accordingly, a systematic utilitarian method is tried and applied encompassing all interest which can include groups such as an individual’s friends, family, church, or even their nation. So, what does this mean in retrospect? Given the notion of an egocentric, one track utilitarian approach commonly associated with self-interest and lack of consequence consideration, yet the very fabric of utility encompasses a deep connection to various factions involving individual cognition, moral judgement, personal mental fixations, and more. Given the totality of these circumstances, it is important to appeal utility over traditional rule-based moral …show more content…
Essentially, the statement noting that utilitarian judgement eludes partiality concerning circumstance outside of self was carried out through surveying a number of scenario’s testing the basis of utilitarian judgement and of course, the outcome of strict compliance. As an example, surveyors were subject to an experimental philosophy case given a situation in which one can save five people from a runaway trolley only by pushing another person onto the tracks, essentially leading to one death. As a result, the majority endorsed the utilitarian act of sparing the majority which notably remained in line with prior results of the group’s
After all, given such an approach, how can one determine the concept of “good” so simply without first considering the well-being of others given the effects of acting solely on the basis of self-interest? Accordingly, a systematic utilitarian method is tried and applied encompassing all interest which can include groups such as an individual’s friends, family, church, or even their nation. So, what does this mean in retrospect? Given the notion of an egocentric, one track utilitarian approach commonly associated with self-interest and lack of consequence consideration, yet the very fabric of utility encompasses a deep connection to various factions involving individual cognition, moral judgement, personal mental fixations, and more. Given the totality of these circumstances, it is important to appeal utility over traditional rule-based moral …show more content…
Essentially, the statement noting that utilitarian judgement eludes partiality concerning circumstance outside of self was carried out through surveying a number of scenario’s testing the basis of utilitarian judgement and of course, the outcome of strict compliance. As an example, surveyors were subject to an experimental philosophy case given a situation in which one can save five people from a runaway trolley only by pushing another person onto the tracks, essentially leading to one death. As a result, the majority endorsed the utilitarian act of sparing the majority which notably remained in line with prior results of the group’s