Philosophy 230
Study questions: Rachels Chpts. 7 and 8 (Utilitarianism)
1. According to utilitarianism, what is the one thing that is
good for its own sake?
From this
account of the good, how does the
theory develop an account of morally right action?
2. Explain what you think is the strongest objection against
utilitarianism. How might a
defender of the theory try to respond
to this objection? Is there a response that is
adequate to dismiss the objection?