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Utilitarianism and the Application of the Hedonic Calculus

Match up the key words to their definitions Find your perfect partner Match up the key words to their definitions

Applying the Hedonic Calculus- new groups new scenario Write down what each category of the HC would say/ ask about it…. Hedonic Calculus says…….Whaaaaat???

Think about the A in DARM…. Is it all so easy? Have you thought of any weaknesses or problems in the application of the Hedonic Calculus?

Application of Utilitarian Theory If you can use eighty soldiers as a decoy in war, and thereby attack an enemy force and kill several hundred enemy soldiers, that is a morally good choice even though the eighty might be lost. If lying or stealing will actually bring about more happiness and/or reduce pain, we should lie and steal in those cases.

Would Utilitarianism say yes or no Yes, the act brings about more pleasure for more people No, the act does not bring about more pleasure for more people Choose which side of the room you think Bentham’s Utilitarianism would say

Application of Utilitarianism Actual Cases The decision at Coventry during WWII. The decision was made not to inform the town that they would be bombed- to prevent panic etc. The Ford Pinto case: A defective vehicle model was not recalled and repaired by Ford because they felt it was cheaper to pay the liability suits than to repairs all the defective cars.

HWK- ESSAY QUESTION Explain Bentham’s Act utilitarianism. 30 marks You should explain the development and three aspects of the theory Motivation Utility Hedonic calculus You should also apply the theory to an ethical scenario explain it further. Remember to use the PEE system.

Lets Play Articulate The Rules: One student stands with back to the board The class have to describe the word to the student using definitions or examples (not saying it obvs…!) Students tries to guess it asap! 1 try only…