Utilitarianism: Greatest Good for the Greatest Number
Examining Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill's consequentialist ethics, focusing on maximizing overall happiness.
Key Questions
- Explain the core principle of utilitarianism and its focus on consequences.
- Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of using a 'happiness calculus' for moral decisions.
- Critique the potential for utilitarianism to justify harm to individuals for the greater good.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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