Utilitarianism
I found some of the situations that came out of Utilitarianism were very interesting. For example, how for the majority to be wrong, the class had to go back and accept absolute morals they had already rejected. It was also interesting to see how consequence based morals worked. They worked differently than I thought they would. Even though I knew they had a gigantic flaw, it did not seem like a bad moral system. If the world actually had a set path, like destiny, I think this would be the perfect way to assess moral situations. However, seeing how there is no destiny (as far as we know). I still think Deontological ethics are the way to go.
October 5th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
I agree. I found it interesting that the class began reverse its position.
In response to your final point: Did you notice that most deontological ethicists would say that there is a destiny, and base their ethical positions around that knowable truth.
Is it possible to have deontological ethics without that?