1. Utilitarianism Essay Plan

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

3. 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…

4. 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.