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Utilitarian Calculus and Ethics
Explore the theoretical framework of Utilitarianism and its application to moral dilemmas.
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Outline the theoretical foundations of Act and Rule Utilitarianism. Discuss the 'felicific calculus' proposed by Jeremy Bentham and the 'greatest happiness principle' of John Stuart Mill. Analyze the theoretical challenges facing utilitarianism, such as the problem of injustice, the demands of impartiality, and the difficulty of quantifying happiness or utility. Compare it with deontological ethical frameworks.