706694 Utilitarian and retributive theory of punishment Utilitarian Theorists believe that punishment should be developed based on what is best for the public as a whole. Utilitarian theorists are forward looking as opposed to retribution theorists. The goal of utilitarian theorists is to prevent a crime from happening again. In a general sense this means that the punishment for a certain crime needs to be great than the possible reward for committing the crime. A utilitarian theorist believes
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Humans become Human? A Utilitarian Approach to Abortion The topic of abortion is possibly one of the more controversial topics in the bioethical world today. The major disputes regarding abortion occur over when‚ if at all‚ a foetus is considered a human being. Conversely‚ there is equal dispute over when exactly one could consider a foetus non-human‚ and whether or not that affects the morality of abortion as a whole. If we approach the topic of abortion through a utilitarian lens‚ the solution may
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The Utilitarian model‚ in its broadest sense‚ can be described as “the greatest good for the greatest number” (38). This way of thinking prioritizes the needs of the many over the needs of the few. There are three approaches to this model‚ the cost-benefit approach‚ the act Utilitarian approach‚ and the rule Utilitarian approach. In the first approach‚ the course of action that is chosen is the course that produces the greatest benefit relative to cost. The act approach deals with problems that don’t
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Nowadays people are more egocentric‚ thinking more of their own rights and benefits at the expense of others. Rude behaviors are often seen in public. To name a few‚ we often see some people rushing into an MTR compartment without leaving any exit space for the departing passengers‚ throwing garbage everywhere instead of putting it into a rubbish bin‚ speaking foul languages and talking to their mobile phones so loud that we are compelled to hear. All these show that they are selfish‚ impolite and
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John Mill’s Utilitarianism theory * All his theory focuses on is maximizing utility for the greatest number of people possible * Moral as long as it is the “best action” to maximize happiness for the greatest number‚ even if a single person has to sacrifice * BP’s oil spill throughout the Gulf of Mexico is exactly the opposite from Mill’s theory because it actually minimizes utility for everyone who is affected. The spill devastated coastal beaches and businesses that relied on tourism
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Kantian and Utilitarian Theories Kantian and Utilitarian Theories Applying philosophical concepts to social issues can test the relevance of philosophy in contemporary society. Such application may also help to resolve present-day social issues‚ as philosophy can draw light on moral concerns. In this paper‚ the Kantian and Utilitarian moral theories are applied to the Nestle advertising controversy which began in 1970‚ and which lingers
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market refers to a somewhat mixed economy. In this economy‚ government intervention takes place even though the majority of the market is capitalist. This paper aims to explore the utilitarian argument of capitalism and discuss whether government intervention in an otherwise free market leads to inefficiencies on utilitarian grounds. Capitalism refers to a profit or market system (Shaw‚ 2008; Gray‚ 2011). In this system‚ economic activity is private and operates with the goal of making a profit
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Utilitarian and Hedonic Needs How Companies Attract Consumers of Utilitarian and Hedonic Products Melvin Johnson Professor Sersland MKTG 310 December 1‚ 2012 Abstract While it is fair to say we purchase goods because of their functionality and overall usage‚ we can also say we purchase goods simply because they make us feel good. This paper will demonstrate how two different companies use their websites to attract buyers of utilitarian products and hedonic
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I think that Singers conclusion with the famine in India differs from the conclusion that a Utilitarian might reach with regards to the “The Truth about Torture” in several ways. The difference between torturing a terrorist to protect the masses is consistent with Utilitarian Theory. Although Singer’s conclusion does appear to deviate from Utilitarian Theory‚ it actually follows some utilitarian moral principles in the fact that human greed in the western world‚ which is immoral‚ appears to
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as a duty or a moral rule that has to be followed‚ utilitarianism is a form of teleological ethics focussing on the consequences of actions meaning that the moral value of an action is solely determined by its outcome. Thus an action is considered right if it tends to produce happiness and wrong if it leads to the reverse effects of happiness‚ not only to the executer of the action but also to everyone else that is – either directly or indirectly – affected by the action. The influence of utilitarianism
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