Objection

reason they say the utilitarian way of doing things is bad/wrong is because even though we make less of a damage, we do not know what damage we will be doing for others, because do not think of the long-term consequences of our actions. Another objection they say is that is too demanding, that we usually act to promote good consequences, and that common sense morality is not demanding enough. “Critics attack utilitarianism’s commitment to impartiality and the equal consideration of interests. An…

and virtue, and present the seeming incoherence in Socrates’ accounts of their location. In the second section, I will propose an interpretation of Socrates’ words and locate true pleasures and virtue in the mixed life. Finally, I will consider an objection to my interpretation and give my defense. Definition and Seeming Incoherence The true pleasures are the purest enjoyment, unmixed with pain (52C-53C, 66C). In other words, unlike false pleasures…

than others however then that would imply that there are nonhuman animals whose lives hold more value than the lives of some humans. For instance a chimpanzee would have greater mental capacities than a mentally retarded infant (Singer 388). This objection does not succeed because since it is wrong to treat other members of our own species differently based solely on their intelligence then that does not make it morally acceptable to treat members of different species on that same…

Place was using the word ‘logical’ in the way that it was used at Oxford at the time, not in the way that it is normally used now. One objection was that ‘sensation’ does not mean the same as ‘brain process’. Place's reply was to point out that ‘this table’ does not mean the same as ‘this old packing case’ and ‘lightning’ does not mean the same as ‘motion of electric charges’. It is to find…

characters. First, I will state what I consider to be the thesis of the movie and explain why I think that thesis aptly describes the main focus of the movie. Then, I will consider the objections to the thesis of the movie and how my claim interacts with those objections. Finally, I will state the response to my objections that could be made by the movie. Crimes and Misdemeanors follows Judah Rosenthal who plots to kill Delores Paley, Judah Rosenthal’s mistress, with his brother after she…

The bottom line is that corporate actions meant to influence a decision in favor of personal gains are unethical, regardless of whether or not lobbying remains legal. Mega-corporations rarely dump millions of dollars into federal and state campaigns for the benefit of American citizens – they are driven by profit motives. An additional ethical implication of corporate lobbying is a specter of “corporate nepotism” that restricts the profession of lobbying to those who have previous connections in…

influence each other.” In this essay, I will argue that Descartes’ view on interactionist dualism is incorrect. I will do so by: 1) presenting Descartes’ argument for dualism; 2) objecting to his arguments; 3) considering possible refutations to my objections; and 4) assessing the implications of interactionist dualism. Descartes’ argument for dualism is comprised of three premises. He asserts in the first premise that anything that can be “clearly and distinctly” understood…

consequentialists assert that punishment is justifiable as it brings about positive consequences such as crime deterrence, rehabilitation, and social protection. In this paper, we will primarily examine the Kantian approach to capital punishment as well as its objections, followed by the consequentialist view as a secondary response in formulating a more comprehensive view of its justification. However, we will conclude that while both Kantian and consequentialist approaches are able to provide…

People constantly settle in life without fulfilling their ambitions; when people get rejected on more than one occasion they begin to abandon their ambitions and settle for less. How can individuals have pleasure in life without truly fulfilling their ambition? The movie`s purpose is to cause reflection among the viewer. The movie`s message is, do not to settle for everything in life. This message is shown through Ben singing voice, his occupation and his relationship with his fiancée.…

In the following lines, I will discuss about whether or not birth control is morally right for women to use. I will begin with the relevant ethical factors raised in this particular case, then I will continue with further information about this case in order to form a moral judgement of this ethical issue. Furthermore, I will chose the best solution considering the moral principles and values raised by this case. The main ethical factor raised in this case is that birth control goes against…