Question

Many people find utilitarianism appealing as a real-world ethical system. It is generally intuitive, practical, and easy to test. But the problem of justice, namely that utilitarianism is an ethical theory that does not account for justice, demonstrates how dangerous this theory can be when followed exactly. Do you think the concerns about justice are warranted? Why or why not? How can utilitarianism be improved or controlled? In the healthcare setting, which is also a business model, should utilitarian principles be implemented? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Utilitarianism:

The normative ethical theory which looks at the consequences of actions and how much pleasure each will maximise or pain they will minimise to decide on the right action. Since ,it stressess on the pleasure and pain , the concerns about justice is not warranted. Improvement should be done about the common misunderstandings of utilitarian principle

1) in choosing among acts that benefit people, we must benefit the greatest number of people.

2) we must always choose that action that creates the greatest amount of happiness

In reality:

Do what creates the most NET balance of happiness over unhappiness, even if more happiness could be produced overall.

We do not have to choose the plan that benefits the greatest number of people of it also creates a huge amount of misery.

Two views of utilitarianism

1) The morality of actions depends on their ACTUAL results

2) The morality of actions depends on their EXPECTED results.

Most utilitarians believe

a) the right actions are those that actually bring about the best possible results

b) the right actions are those that are intended to bring about the best possible results

a) Most utilitarians believe the right actions are those that actually bring about the best possible results.

good intentions may earn praise, but they are irrelevant to an actions morality.nts should be done towards the misunderstanding.