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Title: Utilitarian%20Theory%20of%20Ethics


1
Utilitarian Theory of Ethics
  • Utilitarian theory is a consequentialist approach
    to judging moral behavior.
  • Consequentialist hold that
  • consequences count
  • results or outcomes makes the action moral
  • the ends justifies the means

2
Utilitarian Standard
  • An act is Good if it results in the greatest
    happiness for the greatest number or if it
    results in the least unhappiness for the least
    number.
  • Utilitarianism provides a standard by which we
    judge which actions are right or wrong, good or
    bad.

3
Applying the theory
  • Identify the Alternative courses of action
  • Determine the costs and benefits for each
    stakeholder
  • Select the Best alternative - greatest benefit or
    least cost
  • Make the best alternative a universal rule or
    policy.

4
ISSUES
  • How should we define benefits and harm so that
    they can be measured?
  • Who decides?
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