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LO: I will explain Peter Singer’s approach to Utilitarianism H/W: Remember, assessment next lesson 10 th

 It will be 45 mins long in total.  There will be a Part A question (AO1 Knowledge and understanding) which will be out of 25 marks.  There will be a Part B question (AO2 Evaluation and opinion) which will be out of 10 marks.

 Did you mention the following in part a?  Definition of Utilitarianism: The principle of Utility, hedonistic theory  Scholars mentioned and key terms explained Relativistic, teleological, consequentialist, Bentham: Quantitative, Egalitarian (classless), Hedonic Calculus, Act and Strong Utilitarian, An example to clarify. Mill: Qualitative, Pig philosophy, Eudaimonistic, Elitist (competent judge), Rule and Weak Utilitarian. An example to clarify.  Linking sentences – use language from the question in your paragraphs to link what you say to the question  Refer to mark scheme

 Watch Singer DVD and complete handout

 Moral actions are right or wrong according to how they fit the preferences of those involved. Everyone’s preferences or interests are weighed equally.  Singer argued that the right thing to do is what is in the best interests of the greatest number, rather than simply the result of calculating pleasure against pain.  Singer sought a way of decision-making which would take into account the views of minorities.  E.g killing a person who prefers to go on living would be wrong, even if killing them would result in more people being saved. For debate: Do you agree that attempting to maximise people’s preferences takes into account minority views?

This is to help with revision for Utilitarianism assessment. Use your notes to help. Go back and re-read the handouts previously given In groups, you will gather information to present everything that you have learnt about the following: Principle of Utility Bentham (Hedonic Cal, Quantitative, Egalitarian, Act & Strong) Mill (Pig Philosophy, Qualitative, Eudaimonistic, Rule & Weak) Singer (Preference utilitarianism) Strengths and Weaknesses of Utilitarianism Remember to include and explain terminology learnt, and to use examples. Be as creative as you like when it comes to presenting.