In conclusion, it is in my, and many other critics view that utilitarianism leaves some gaping holes in it's theory, this being one of the most damaging. The drawbacks severely outweigh the benefits in terms of the admittance that there is always going to be pain and suffering, the fact it has no rules, and too many variables. How can one ever ( Read more... )

 
As well as this, both Bentham and Mill thought that perfect happiness was unattainable, even though we should try to get the maximum possible, therefore, Unhappiness of some is always going to be part of life in utilitarian theory. Surely the aim of bringing about the most utility, despite the impossibility, should be complete happiness for ( Read more... )

 
Utilitarianism, the theory of an action being morally correct when it brings around the greatest amount of utility, has for a long time been criticized for many different reasons. It's founder, Jeremy Bentham, and later on, John Stuart Mill tried many methods to smooth out the problems with this consequentialist theory, but to no avail. Many ( Read more... )

 
Utilitarianism, the theory of an action being morally correct when it brings around the greatest amount of utility, has for a long time been criticized for many different reasons. It's founder, Jeremy Bentham, and later on, John Stuart Mill tried many methods to smooth out the problems with this consequentialist theory, but to no avail. Many ( Read more... )

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