Resources
Recently added (2012):
Strengths and Weaknesses of Utilitarianism |
Revision PDF (or Word)
The Notes below are very similar to the theory and criticisms on this website - they're just easier to print out. Teachers may wish to download the Word document and make alterations/additions.
Notes |
The file 'Utilitarianism evaluates' looks at key aspects of the theory, with positive and negative criticism of each point. As always, merely reading someone else's thoughts is the hardest way to develop your own thinking. Students are encouraged to evaluate the theory for themselves first before seeing my thoughts on it.
Utilitarianism evaluated |
Bentham's Hedonic Calculus |