Types of Utilitarianism

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A Levels Philosophy & Ethics (Utilitarianism) Mind Map on Types of Utilitarianism, created by lj.willis on 07/04/2014.
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Types of Utilitarianism
  1. Strong Utilitarianism
    1. Always follow the absolute law
    2. Weak Utilitarianism
      1. Admit that there are exceptions to the rules
      2. Act Utilitarianism
        1. Apply to principle to each individual situation
        2. Rule Utilitarianism
          1. Aim to bring the greatest good for the greatest number (for the community as a whole) even if it results in less pleasure for an individual. He applied the GHP (greatest happiness principle - John Stuart Mill)
          2. Best Interest Utilitarianism
            1. Apply the theory, taking into consideration the individual interests of everyone
            2. Preference Utilitarianism
              1. (Hare) You act according to your preference (Prole/Archangel)
              2. Ideal Utilitarianism
                1. (Moore C21) We should think about what is pleasurable rather than being ideal
                2. Motive Utilitarianism
                  1. (Sidgwick C19) Looks at intention
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