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S/P/500. Does utilitarianism fail in providing a satisfactory account for our moral obligations?

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2011
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This paper focuses on the concept of utilitarianism, and aims to assess why it may fail to provide a satisfactory account of moral obligations. The paper discusses the criticised aspects of the concept, suggesting that its flaws lie with its hedonistic and consequentialist nature. Both of these theories are explained and detail, and the paper then follows this with a discussion regarding its moral aspects. The way in which utilitarianism could justify things for some that most find wrong is discussed, and the issue regarding the definition of happiness is explored. The paper concludes by weighing up the advantages and disadvantages to the moral theory.

 

KEYWORDS: Utilitarianism, moral obligations, hedonistic nature, consequentialist nature, happiness,

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