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In learning about utilitarianism, we found that the followers of the theory have noted many
points to like about it. We discussed several of these admitted qualities in class. For your
part, choose two such aspects, and if you also find them attractive, explain why. And if you
do not tell why not.
One of the most persuasive qualities of utilitarianism is that the best action is the one that
produces the highest good to the greatest number of people. I love this point because it
encourages equal treatment of all people by discouraging selfishness and egoism. This point
teaches the value of thinking for the team and the greater good so that we learn to think not just
for ourselves, but for others. Another point that I find equally attractive is that happiness or
pleasure is the only thing that has intrinsic value. This way, an action is right if it produces
pleasure and wrong if it produces unhappiness.
Related to the first question, we have also learned about several of the problems that critics
have alleged with utilitarianism. One issue, in particular, is perhaps "the greatest
problem". Utilitarians respond with several replies regarding this alleged problem. Discuss
the defenses. Say what you t...