Pros And Cons Of Utilitarianism

Destroying the ecosystem would not be inherently wrong on the basis of utilitarianism if the usage benefits all citizens. The text explains utilitarianism as “everyone should perform that act or follow that moral rule that will bring about the great good (or happiness) for everyone concerned” (Thiroux & Krasemna, 2.3). All Utilitarians believe that every action shall be conducted with the highest consideration of all mankind. If each person used the nature for the benefit of all and the resources depleted, then it shall be acceptable. Given each person on the planet gives consent to wringing out the resources, then it can be justified to wringing out the resources. For example, cutting down trees to build a grocery store will be depleting the
Three objections to using nature to benefit all due to utilitarianism are the conservation of natural resources, misusage of nature and the fate of the unborn. Despite wanting to use nature for the good of all, nature must be conserved. Like the text states, many humans believe that natural resources are infinite (Thiroux & Krasemna, 16.2.1). The common misconception leads to abusing of natural resources. The abuse of our natural resources has been shown in oil shortages leading to desperate measures to restock on the supply. To refute the argument conservation of natural resources comes in the form on technology. According to the text, “alternative fuels and energy sources are being explored and developed” (Thiroux & Krasemna, 16.2.1). Biofuel, nuclear power, solar panels, and wind power are all examples of alternate ways to conserve the resources so intentional conservation by humans is not needed. With the technological advances becoming visible, especially on a new planet, the use of resources can be used for the sake of Utilitarianism. The second objection to the Utilitarianism argument is misusage of natural resources. Forms of misusage of natural
Another act that would be misusing would be citizens on the new planet would be using an open field to store waste. In the utilitarian society that efficiently use their resources, legal actions can be enforced to limit the amount of misuse of natural resources. Since the society is utilitarian, they are aware of the fact that all resources must be used to benefit all people. Given this knowledge, the misusage of natural resources would not occur because each citizen would be aware that their decisions must uphold everyone’s highest and greatest good. If those on this new planet deplete all the resources, the fate of the unborn is in question. As the text states, “a disregard for any form of innocent human life, born of unborn, will start the domino effect, which can end only in a complete disregard for human life in all of its aspects” (Thiroux & Krasemna 11.3.2). The lack of consideration for the unborn is disrespectful and inconsiderate because the unborn are being negatively affected before their life begins. With the lack of resources, the unborn will become extinct. This objection is valid because if the first generation