When creating a utopia it is important to carefully consider what type of government it will consist of. We decided to base our utopia on a science directorate. A science directorate is a government in which “a committee of scientists supervises the government for maximum efficiency and technological progress” (Sample Forms of Government). We chose a Science Directorate government because there exist no parties, the government is scientific, it is led by virtuous leaders, and it is structured to maximize the utility of the society.
Our government has no parties which means there isn’t any fighting or rivalries between different and opposing parties. George Washington said, “the common and continual mischiefs of the spirit of party are sufficient …show more content…
The government, according to the Declaration of Independence, is to be made “laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.” (Declaration of Independence). Safety and happiness are the key goals of our government and are ultimately maximized through a science directorate. The group of scientists that are in charge of running the government analyzes situations and comes to the conclusion that benefits the society the most. American philosopher Michael J. Sandel says “maximizing utility is a principle not only for individuals but also for legislators” (Utilitarianism 3). The principle of utility is something that must apply to the government as well as the individual. The effects of utilitarianism are only perceivable when facilitated through a large organization such as the government. Maximizing utility is also the best way to guarantee the overall happiness of a nation. English Philosopher Jeremy Bentham believed “the highest principle of morality is to maximize happiness, the overall balance of pleasure over pain” (Utilitarianism 2). Morally it is right to do what is best for a community as a whole rather than as an individual. By using reason and logic the scientists are able to effectively do this on a wide scale. This is morally the correct method to facilitate a government. Due to the scientific nature of how our government is run, the outcome will maximize the utility of the nation.
A science directorate evades the issue of political parties, follows the basic laws of logic and reason, promotes virtuous leaders, and maximizes the overall happiness of its
Our government has no parties which means there isn’t any fighting or rivalries between different and opposing parties. George Washington said, “the common and continual mischiefs of the spirit of party are sufficient …show more content…
The government, according to the Declaration of Independence, is to be made “laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.” (Declaration of Independence). Safety and happiness are the key goals of our government and are ultimately maximized through a science directorate. The group of scientists that are in charge of running the government analyzes situations and comes to the conclusion that benefits the society the most. American philosopher Michael J. Sandel says “maximizing utility is a principle not only for individuals but also for legislators” (Utilitarianism 3). The principle of utility is something that must apply to the government as well as the individual. The effects of utilitarianism are only perceivable when facilitated through a large organization such as the government. Maximizing utility is also the best way to guarantee the overall happiness of a nation. English Philosopher Jeremy Bentham believed “the highest principle of morality is to maximize happiness, the overall balance of pleasure over pain” (Utilitarianism 2). Morally it is right to do what is best for a community as a whole rather than as an individual. By using reason and logic the scientists are able to effectively do this on a wide scale. This is morally the correct method to facilitate a government. Due to the scientific nature of how our government is run, the outcome will maximize the utility of the nation.
A science directorate evades the issue of political parties, follows the basic laws of logic and reason, promotes virtuous leaders, and maximizes the overall happiness of its