1. F – Application of Utilitarianism
By the end of this lesson you will:
Know the basics of animal testing and nuclear warfare
Understand how to apply both Act and Rule Utilitarianism to these theories
Have evaluated how practical the theories are when applied to the issues above

2. SPEC CHECK
AO1
AO2
The application of Bentham’s Act Utilitarianism and Mill’s Rule Utilitarianism to both of the issues
listed below:
1. animal experimentation for medical research
2. the use of nuclear weapons as a deterrent
* The extent to which Utilitarianism provides a practical basis for making moral decisions for both
religious believers and non-believers.

3. Starter Animal Testing Hiroshima
Watch the following clips and make notes as you go

4. Group Projects
In small groups, pick either ‘animal experimentation’ or ‘nuclear weapons as a deterrent’ as your research project
Create a brief 5mins PowerPoint on your topic to present to the rest of the group. Ensure that you state how ACT OR RULE utilitarianism would be applied to the theory
Remember: You don’t actually need to know about these dilemmas in a lot of detail – you just need to know about them enough to be able to use it as your example throughout your essay.

5. Application of Act Utilitarianism to Animal Testing
In support of animal testing
Not in support of animal testing
TASK: Using Mark Lambe’s notes, complete the table above!

6. Application of Rule Utilitarianism to Animal Testing
In support of animal testing
Not in support of animal testing
TASK: Using Mark Lambe’s notes, complete the table above!

7. Application of Act Utilitarianism to Nuclear Warfare as a Deterrent
In support of Nuclear Warfar
Not in support of Nuclear Warfare
TASK: Using Mark Lambe’s notes, complete the table above!

8. Application of Rule Utilitarianism to Nuclear Warfare as a Deterrent
In support of Nuclear Warfar
Not in support of Nuclear Warfare
TASK: Using Mark Lambe’s notes, complete the table above!