Explain utilitarianism, including the distinction between extreme (act) andrestricted (rule) utilitarianism
Explain utilitarianism, including the distinction between extreme (act) and restricted (rule) utilitarianism
Phil 360: Ethical Theory
CSUN
Spring 2023
Jen Liderth
Paper: Part One
Due: Sunday, Apr 30th by 11:59pm
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This assignment is worth 10% of your course grade.
Answers should be typed and double-spaced.
Instructions:
NOTE: The topic you choose for this assignment will carry over to your final paper.
Each topic has two sections to be completed. The two sections should refer to specific
passages from the primary sources to back up your claims. This is a requirement of the
assignment. Be sure to cite the passages properly.
Length: ~3 pages
Format: 2 sections, no intro or conclusion
Choose ONE of the following two options:
Option One:
Section One: Explain utilitarianism, including the distinction between extreme (act) and
restricted (rule) utilitarianism.
Section Two: Explain Williams’ integrity objection to extreme (act) utilitarianism.
Option Two:
Section One: Explain Mill’s quality vs quantity distinction regarding pleasure and his
view concerning which pleasures are superior.
Section Two: Explain Kant’s example concerning one’s obligation to cultivate one’s
natural gifts (p. 78). Compare this view to Mill’s view regarding the higher pleasures.
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