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Act and Rule utilitarianism Starter - In 10 words in pairs, compare Mill and Bentham HWK – EVERYONE read p70-72 (puzzle) Additional reading – Further research on Henry Sidgwick LO s To understand the basis of act and rule utilitarianism To explore the differences between them (Some) To understand what preference utilitarianism is

Act rule Holds that utilitarian methods should first arrive at specific actions which are considered to be moral or immoral and from these general rules of thumb can be deduced. Solely motivated by maximisation of happiness Holds that utilitarianism should first frame general principles or rules, and from these can be derived specific acts which are not permitted.

lesson Worksheet completion Statement allocation summary