PHLA11H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: John Stuart Mill, Jeremy Bentham, James Mill
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Utilitarianism, a theory proposed by david hume (1711-1776) but given definitive by. Morality is not about pleasing god, nor is it about being faithful to abstract rules. Morality is about making the world as happy as possible. bentham. Principle of utility: this principle requires us to always choose whatever action or social policy would have the best consequences for everyone concerned. Bentham"s purpose was to reform the laws of england along utilitarian lines. Benthamite movement was sustained by one his followers james mill and his son john. Example: matthew donelly worked with x-rays for 30 years. Doctors said he has 1 year to live, but he was in so much pain he said he"d rather pull the plug. Two of matthew"s brothers refused, but one did not. The youngest brother harold brought in a pistol and shot matthew to death. Western christian theologians suggest that the intentional killing of innocent people is always wrong.
