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Is Utilitarianism Correct?

They key with open ended questions like this is to have an opinion and express it consistently, keeping a flowing argument. In my opinion utilitarianism isn't correct. I would answer this question by firs...

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What is the difference between a deontological and a teleological theory of ethics?

'Deontology' is derived from the Greek word 'deon' meaning 'duty'. According to deontological theories, the morally right course of action is the one that fulfils our duties. The most famous deontological...

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Explain Aquinas’ Natural Law Theory

Natural Law is a deontological and absolutist theory created by Thomas Aquinas: a Catholic monk, and one of the founders of the Catholic church. It’s based on Aristotle’s agent centred idea that all human...

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Evaluate Bentham's act utilitarianism.

Bentham's act utilitarianism is a consequentialist, hedonistic ethical theory, which seeks to provide a means of determining which course of action is the most moral one available to an agent in a given s...

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How should I structure a response to a Philosophy/Ethics essay question?

I would always use an example with questions like this -- take the ethics question, '"Utilitarianism is the best approach to environmental ethics". Discuss.' Your first paragraph should be your ...

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