I agree with John Stuart Mills argument that happiness is the only basic good. Mill argues that basic goods create the maximum amount of happiness; which follows the principle of utilitarianism. In an article comparing Mills view on utilitarianism‚ it states “happiness is linked to morality. For instance‚ in general‚ it backs up murder’s being wrong‚ lying‚ rights.”(Mesacc‚ n.d.). I agree with Mills argument more than Kants theory because in most cases‚ people
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quality adjusted life year (QALY). The effectiveness of a treatment is based on an increase in the length and/or quality of life. This uses the utilitarianism theory which supports taking the action that results in the most good for the largest number of people. The end result is justified even if there are some undesirable actions to be taken to reach that end. Some argue against the use of this approach in healthcare as it is said to discriminate against the elderly. This is in contrast to the deontological
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“Utilitarianism works” Asses this view Bentham created utilitarianism and Mill improved it. It main points are that human society exists to create happiness‚ that happiness is the highest goal and that everything needs to fit a purpose. The advantages of Bentham’s theory include a reasonable link between moralities‚ the pursuit of happiness and the avoidance of pain. According to Bowie it seems natural to consider the consequences when deciding our actions. He stated that “Utilitarianism offers
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The word “citizen” is defined as a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection. To be a citizen of the world‚ we owe our allegiance to the earth and what she brings us. We rely on her to bring us wood‚ air‚ water‚ precious metals‚ soil‚ coal‚ plants‚ animals‚ and to keep us safe from the dangers of the outside solar system. In order to be a citizen of the world‚ a person must contribute to their own community‚ keep the
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Prompt 3: Through comparing and contrasting my skills‚ I’ve come to the conclusion that my greatest one is fighting. Along with my ability to fight came a skill set of determination‚ competitiveness‚ and memorization. Although my skill is not academic‚ it gives me qualities that can help me in the classroom. I’ve developed a strong memory and a passion for success.This skill has honestly helped me better my life. I started boxing when I was 14 years old as an overweight kid who was struggling with
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The Monkey’s Paw If you were given the opportunity to change your fate at the expense of others‚ would you have the courage to risk it? In the story‚ “The Monkey’s Paw”‚ the author shows how the characters take a leap of faith without knowing what the consequences may be. The White’s family is made up of three‚ Mr. and Mrs. White along with their son Herbert. They live in a safe and comfortable house with everything they need‚ but it’s also separate from the outside world. Through a mixture of gruesome
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I believe drugs can kill‚ but basketball will save me. I am a young adult‚ a teenager‚ a young man who has witnessed close family members deceased due to the presence of drugs. As I witness this‚ the game of basketball keeps me safe. I was born into a family‚ a loving caring family‚ one who did not think they were doing anything wrong because it was not around me. Soon enough I came to realize they would no longer be around me. I saw some do it as I grew older‚ they said it makes them feel better
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When you are younger you never are really able to see how privileged you possibly are. It takes an older‚ matured‚ and certainly a different perspective to truly grasp whether you were privileged‚ or even oppressed. When I think back to my past‚ I realized that I was not as privileged as the rich or wealthy‚ but to other children around me‚ I was the privileged one. Even though I was the privileged one out of my friends‚ we were still oppressed when it came to our school system. It was actually somewhat
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consideration relevant to the rightness of an act is the amount of goodness it produces’. 1 (McNaughton and Piers Rawlings pg32) from David McNaughton and Piers Rawlings essay on Deontology. Versus the Kantian and Rule Consequentialism of utilitarianism which would believe that this is morally wrong‚ despite of the lives that could be saved. Rule Consequentialism and Deontology are very similar in their beliefs. For example‚ this was said in regards to Rule Consequentialism: ’In particular
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Utilitarianism vs. Individualism Arguments for utilitarianism and individualism will never end. The essence of utilitarianism‚ pleasure is the chief end of life and the greatest happiness for the greatest number should be the ultimate goal of human beings‚ has always been a crucial matter of concern and controversy. It is regarded as an exploit of people’s freedom and individualism. However‚ individualism is deemed as an ignorance of teamwork. We cannot simply tell which one is superior to the
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