YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XltuOU1A8Sk
As you know by now, utilitarianism is not only a moral philosophy intended to guide one’s personal behavior, but also a theory of justice that was developed with the intention of reconfiguring political systems and rethinking the basis of justifiable laws and policies. One of the many questions that utilitarianism must deal with then, is deciding what to do with people who have committed serious transgressions. This leads us to the issue of capital punishment (the death penalty).
Directions:
Watch the video, “The Death Penalty Debate” YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XltuOU1A8Sk
Create a discussion board post responding to the following prompt:
Perform a utilitarian analysis to determine whether or not capital punishment is a morally permissible practice. In analyzing the practice of capital punishment, be sure to evaluate the issue from the perspective of utilitarianism, integrating. references and quotations where relevant to help support your position.
YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XltuOU1A8Sk As you know by now, util
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