The preferred action that I have chosen is the most morally justified because it does not involve the sacrificing of an individual in the anticipation of benefiting another individual. It also shows the rights of the patient being exercised, her ability to use her autonomy and make an informed decision. Dr. Brown is assuming that he understands Anna’s situation, and using that assumption to assert his values and perceptions onto her. The main argument for act Utilitarianism is happiness being an intrinsic value in accordance to the hedonic calculus, but what if this baby is Anna’s source of happiness? Thus, who are we to limit an individual’s access to happiness. Moreover, the weaknesses of act utilitarianism include that happiness is best
