Philosophy · Year 12 · Moral Philosophy: Normative Ethical Theories · 3.º Período
Utilitarianism
Students explore act, rule, and preference utilitarianism. They will evaluate the hedonistic calculus and the principle of utility.
National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA 7172: Moral Philosophy 3.2.1.1
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Students explore act, rule, and preference utilitarianism. They will evaluate the hedonistic calculus and the principle of utility.
Key Questions
- Is pleasure the only intrinsic good?
- How does rule utilitarianism solve the problems of act utilitarianism?
- Does utilitarianism adequately protect individual rights?
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