Consequentialism

Ethics are an important part of everyday life. They are part of what defines each person and sets one apart from the other. Ethics date back to the period Before Christ, and that in itself, proves its importance. Ethics vary from society to society. However, that does not mean every aspect is completely different. In this essay I will be discussing one of the most influential English language philosophers of the nineteenth century, John Stuart Mill, comparing him to African ethics and lastly, I…

The purpose of this paper is to explain what happiness is according to John Stuart Mill in his book Utilitarianism. Utilitarianism is a component of a bigger theory known as consequentialism, which Mill views though the hedonistic perspective. In this theory, Mill has an understanding of a “ultimate standard of morality," which he believes to have two components: a theory of right action and a theory of value. A theory of right action is the idea that we must cause the best possible…

concepts from managerial ethics to look at coca cola dilemma are Utilitarianism theory and Deontological theory. As indicated by utilitarianism, activities ought to be assessed by their results. Therefore, these theories are additionally called consequentialism.…

Abstract In this learning journal, I will provide the reader with a concise summary of the view of the three ethical philosophers in regards to a person who steal food to feed a small starving child. The three ethical philosophers that will be focus on are Buddha, Socrates and Hume, they will practically explain their theories and how these theories would influence the decision of an ethical dilemma. Whether the dilemma involving a person stealing a food to feed a small starving child is…

The dismal and gray fiction following the journey of an unnamed father and his son through a post-apocalyptic wasteland depicts a form of human connection unlike any other. Cormac McCarthy successfully highlights the unspeakable bond between parent and child within The Road, with a young boy and his dying father facing the seemingly hopeless world around them with the mentality of heroism and morality as they battle the so-called “bad guys” of the new world. As Carlson writes, “...other people…

Therefore a morally right act results in a good outcome and a morally wrong at results in consequences. Delving deeper into Consequentialism, a utilitarian approach is also adopted, this contrasts with egoism. Modern utilitarianism is defined by its founder Jeremy Bentham as ‘it is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that is the measure of right and wrong’. In pursuing…

The proposal of Y and Z’s survival lottery can be seen as being problematic because it follows the principle of utilitarianism. This essay will show how the survival lottery develops the ideas of a utilitarianism/consequentialist argument and will seek to critique it. Firstly I will look at how the survival lottery and utilitarianism see people as merely a means to an end and how this goes against Kant’s categorical imperative. Secondly, I will explore how the survival lottery looks at killing…

we must enact our policy immediately. We believe the only approach to combating an ecological hazard is through systematic destruction and coercion. Our actions are for the greater good of society, therefore they are justifiable. We believe in consequentialism, our actions are just. We fight to protect our environment and preserve our livelihood. We believe mankind is responsible for a myriad of modern ecological atrocities. Our primary targets are not human beings, however, innocent bystanders…

The word “Utilitarianism" was first used by British philosopher Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) in An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation in 1781. His utilitarianism was based on three points: pain and happiness, utility, and consequentialism. Bentham believed that pain and pleasure of a certain behavior is the only criterion for judging good and evil. Pleasure means good, pain means evil; pursuing happiness and avoid suffering were human nature. Based on this, he proposed a…

The right to die on when diagnosed with a terminal illness. The gift of life is the most valuable gift we receive, with that the responsibility to be able to make your own choice between ending your own life after diagnosis with a terminal illness or suffering an indescribable death. I believe that The Right To Die is ethical because, Physician assisted suicide is a compassionate response to unbearable suffering that results from terminal illness. I understand this is a very conversional topic…