An overview of Jeremy Bentham's ethical views on animal rights, including the famous quote “the question is not, Can they reason? nor, Can they talk? but, Can they suffer?”
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John Stuart Mill’s Proof of the Principle of Utility
Author: Dale E. Miller Category: Ethics, Historical Philosophy Wordcount: 999 It may seem obvious that happiness is valuable, but is it the only thing valuable for its own sake, as opposed to being useful as a way to get something else? The 19th-century utilitarian philosopher John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) argues that it is.[1] His argument … Continue reading John Stuart Mill’s Proof of the Principle of Utility
Consequentialism and Utilitarianism
Author: Shane Gronholz Category: Ethics Word Count: 1000 1. Consequences Matter Think about something you did today. Chances are, you did it because you wanted to make something happen or to bring about some consequence. It could have been an important end: maybe you gave someone CPR to save their life. Or it could have … Continue reading Consequentialism and Utilitarianism