Act utilitarianism vs. rule utilitarianism

Rad ne sadrži sažetak.This paper is a brief philosophical exploration into act utilitarianism and rule utilitarianism, both of which are two different approaches within the ethical theory of utilitarianism. I will also explore a third option which attempts to find a solution to the problems both approaches face: . M. Hare’s differentiation between the intuitive and critical level of moral thinking. The first part of this paper defines ethics and what its main components are. The second gives a definition of utilitarianism. The third and fourth sections explore the two approaches and give examples of each. Given the brief nature of this paper, I will focus on one strength that is most difficult to give a counterargument for, and one weakness which is most problematic, for each theory. The fourth section explores a middle-ground solution. The conclusion states which of the examined theories seems most plausible while also giving a critique of the premise of utilitarianism as a whole