Write a short note on the teleological ethical theories of the following moral thinkers:

Topic:  Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.

7. Write a short note on the teleological ethical theories of the following moral thinkers:

1. 1. Jeremy Bentham
   2. John Stuart Mill

(150 words)

Reference: Ethics by Lexicon publications.

Why the question:

The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Begin by writing in brief about teleological ethics.

Body:

1. Jeremy Bentham:
   Write about the contributions of Bentham to Teleological. He emphasizes utility, The British utilitarian movement, human’s action, felicific calculus, seven factors of moral action etc. Write a few limitations.
2. John Stuart Mill:
   Greatest Happiness Principle, human desire, utility principle with the notion of justice and representative of social utilitarianism. Write a few limitations.

Conclusion:

Write about the importance of their contributions.