Moral Theory Of Utilitarianism
Helping the poor, keeping promises, and telling the truth is morally good. The act of rape, and killing or harming innocent victims is immoral. These actions are considered in the rules of thumb. Utilitarianism is a species of consequentialism, which focuses on the greater good. Utilitarianism states that an act is right if and only if it produces more happiness and pleasure than unhappiness and pain. When we do utilitarianism, we aim to maximize overall happiness and minimize pain. In this essay, I will explain and defend the moral theory of utilitarianism. According to the theory of utilitarianism, an action is right if it brings the best possible result. An action is right based on the actual results, not the expected results. For instance,
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Impartiality allows everyone to be equally the same, regardless of race, gender, religion, or species. The welfare of everyone is equally morally valuable. The happiness of a slave is just as important as the happiness of wealthy person. Although the social standards were worse many years ago than today, yet discrimination still exists. The impartial concern allows people to take on actions with the consideration of other lives besides their own and those they care about. Everyone’s happiness and pleasures equally matters, whether rich or poor, male or female, white or black, or religious or not …show more content…
As a duty, it is too demanding. It is almost impossible to do everything morally right throughout the day, just to maximize happiness, without being inconsiderate. One of the examples used in class proves that the theory is too demanding. In the example, suppose you are walking by a pond in the park and you are questioning whether you should jump in and save the child or not, and if you jump in, then you will miss the job interview. In this scenario, there seem to be too much pressure and demand since both options are tough. If you choose to save the child, you will become homeless. And if you choose the job interview, then there is harm caused to that child. The theory is not completed enough to provide a right choice of action for rare
Impartiality allows everyone to be equally the same, regardless of race, gender, religion, or species. The welfare of everyone is equally morally valuable. The happiness of a slave is just as important as the happiness of wealthy person. Although the social standards were worse many years ago than today, yet discrimination still exists. The impartial concern allows people to take on actions with the consideration of other lives besides their own and those they care about. Everyone’s happiness and pleasures equally matters, whether rich or poor, male or female, white or black, or religious or not …show more content…
As a duty, it is too demanding. It is almost impossible to do everything morally right throughout the day, just to maximize happiness, without being inconsiderate. One of the examples used in class proves that the theory is too demanding. In the example, suppose you are walking by a pond in the park and you are questioning whether you should jump in and save the child or not, and if you jump in, then you will miss the job interview. In this scenario, there seem to be too much pressure and demand since both options are tough. If you choose to save the child, you will become homeless. And if you choose the job interview, then there is harm caused to that child. The theory is not completed enough to provide a right choice of action for rare