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Long story short: I took a philosophy class in the spring and I had to do a presentation on an ethical/moral theory and I chose Utilitarianism. I discussed the Trolley Problem. I found this HILARIOUS clip that I shared with the class and explained it like this....
I told them that this is MY SOLUTION to the Trolley Problem. And explained how I'm NOT a Utilitarian. Enjoy the clip 🤣🤣🤣
10mo
Does it work beyond the utilitarianism?
$haring is carying
1y
The devil in these lil choices...
One of the most dangerous perceptions for any of us to hold is the belief that we are, by nature, "good." This "I am good" mindset is the widest gateway through which evil can enter a person's heart. It's not because they intend to become evil, but because they're not prepared for their potential… read more
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British philosopher Jeremy Bentham, often called the inventor of utilitarianism.
Born in 1748, he was a champion of some causes that were very unpopular in his time. He was an abolitionist, supported equal rights for women, opposed capital punishment as well as corporal punishment (including of children), worked at length on prison reform, supported the right to divorce, and… (edited) read more
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Poll: Morality
Which of these concepts resonates with you? Feel free to comment why that is or why it doesn't. 🙂
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"if it could be doubted that a noble character is always the happier for its nobleness, there can be no doubt that it makes other people happier and the world in general is better because of it, utilitarianism therefore could only attain its end by the general cultivation of nobleness of character."
5y
What is your favorite anime that deals with opposing or different ethical philosophies?
Example: Death Note, with Deontology vs. Utilitarianism.
1y
Which formal ethics are you closest to?
Both in terms of your ideals and in terms of what ends up being your de facto ethics. For me, my ideals are Rule Utilitarian with extreme situations flipping me to situational Utilitarianism, but some unresolved issues from my past mean I end up acting overly Altruistic a lot of the… (edited) read more