Explain Bentham's Principle of Utility in Your Own Words

question 690

Essay

Explain Bentham's principle of utility in your own words. How does Bentham propose to use the principle of utility in moral reasoning?

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Definitions:

Essential Services

Services considered necessary for the safety, health, and welfare of the public, which may be exempt from labor strikes.

Economic Markets

Systems where parties engage in exchange of goods, services, and information, often regulated by supply and demand.

Unilateral Change

Actions taken by one party, especially in a contractual relationship, without the agreement or consent of the other party.

Bad Faith Bargaining

Negotiating with deceitful intent or a refusal to engage in meaningful negotiation, violating the principles of fair bargaining.