Journal on Consequentialist Ethical theory
1. Explain what is Consequentialist ethical theory? Why is this also called Teleological Ethics? What is the central basis for right or wrong in this theory? (WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1dcsaWTxCU)
2. Compare Ethical egoism and Utilitarianism as consequentialist ethical theories?
3. Explain the human grounding or foundation of Ethical egoism in the perspective of Thomas Hobbes?
4. Compare Thomas Hobbes and Ayn Rand’s solution to handling the conflict of self-interest in society? Which do you think is the most useful solution in solving conflicts? (WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odHfSRC9JWo)
5. Explain Ayn Rand’s concept of rationality as a solution to resolving conflicts of interests including the individual’s obligations to himself and others? (WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBVM1_4JI3Y)
6. Explain the human grounding or foundation of utilitarian ethical theory in the perspective of Jeremy Bentham and his principle of utility?
7. Discuss the principle of utility in utilitarianism? Why is this theory “hedonistic” theory?
8. Describe the difference between ACT UTILITARIANISM and RULE UTILITARIANISM? Describe which of the kinds that can provide short term and long term solution in providing the satisfaction of interest of society? Show examples in your explanation. (WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0zrsG6slIg)
9. Show similarity and differences in Jeremy Bentham utilitarianism and John stuart Mill’s utilitarianism.
10. Explain one critique to Ethical egoism and one critique to utilitarianism.
Journal on Consequentialist Ethical theory 1. Explain what is Consequentialist e
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