1. Defining Act Utilitarianism
To an act utilitarian the idea of harvesting organs from an individual who has committed a crime, and as such did not produce any happiness or utility in society, in order to prolong the life of an individual who has the ability to produce a greater amount of happiness, as well as contribute productively and effectively in society, is morally right and acceptable. ... That is, it provides an extremely blurry line between what is acceptable and unacceptable, since decision of action ultimately depends on what the individual interprets as morally right or wrong. ... Conversely, rule utilitariani...
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