Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;
7. The attraction of an ethical theory like Utilitarianism is that it attempts to resolve moral issues on the basis of a single criterion – outcome. Elaborate. (150 Words)
Difficulty Level: Easy
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2023 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the philosophy of Utilitarianism and the way it resolves moral issues.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining the philosophy of Utilitarianism in brief.
Body:
In your own words, explain that Utilitarianism is a theory of morality that advocates actions that foster happiness or pleasure and oppose actions that cause unhappiness or harm. When directed toward making social, economic, or political decisions, a utilitarian philosophy would aim for the betterment of society as a whole.
Next, write a critique of utilitarianism.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
