2. Rule Utilitarianism
Yes, we chose rule utilitarianism.
We feel that there are no actions that have full
positives or full negatives.
We also feel that any action or choice may not satisfy
all parties, but if taking that action would create
avenues for better outcomes, then that action is
justified.
5.
Utilitarian decisions will have to be taken by many
parties, especially by governments. It must act in the
best interest of the many and often, such decisions
are difficult to make.
Policy reforms, such as increasing taxes, creating free
healthcare facilities, or even removing fuel subsidies,
or increasing education budgets are examples of
decisions that have to be made in a utilitarian
fashion.
7.
Balancing the harms and the benefits is always a
challenge for any individual, much less trying to
ensure that the benefits outweigh the harms.
Examples of individual decisions made based on rule
utilitarianism: