Utilitarianism Essay Plan

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Utilitarianism Essay Plan

Introduction Intro- What is Utilitarianism in general? What are the key features? Hedonistic Relativist Consequentialist Egalitarian Anti-legalistic teleological

Part A What is Act Utilitarianism- what are the key features? Quotes and scholars Principle of utility Hedonic Calculus Fits the times (French revolution) No rules needed What is Rule Utilitarianism? What are the key features? Quotes and scholars Harm principle Fulfilment not pleasure Qualitative happiness not quantative Solves problems with Act Optional- What is preference utilitarianism? What are key features? Quotes and scholars. Preference- not subjective Not just driven by happiness but also duty etc…

Part B EG Set out a weakness of Bentham Set out another weakness Use Mill to respond to the weakness Criticise Mill Is the criticism of Mill fair, conclude this point. Set out another weakness Respond to the weakness Can you evaluate further if so, do so, if not conclude Repeat above step as many times as you can Conclude- conclude the essay with a direct answer to the question that you have been asked. Show that you have come to this conclusion through reasoned argument above and if possible end with a quote or by supporting a particular scholar.