Overview
Can you help me understand this Philosophy question?
Which of the 2 ancient views was the influence behind the Utilitarians?
- Identify any 3 ways that you can connect the Utilitarian view with its ancient counterpart.
- Support your answer using quotations or paraphrasing from the above references
- IN ESSAY FORM (3 paragraphs recommended – 1 for EACH connection or influence)
- Which of the 2 ancient views was the influence behind Immanuel Kant's philosophy?
- Identify any 3 ways that you can connect Kant's views with his ancient counterpart.
- Support your answer using quotations or paraphrasing from the above references.
References: Lecture material AND:
Chapter 8 - “Happiness for the Many” - The Great Conversation
Chapter 19 - “The Utilitarians” - The Great Conversation
Chapter 7 - “The Utilitarian Approach” - The Elements of Moral Philosophy
Chapter 9 - “Are There Absolute Moral Rules” - The Elements of Moral Philosophy
Chapter 10 - “Kant and Respect for Persons” - The Elements of Moral Philosophy