Utilitarianism is a theory of morality that holds that the most ethical decisions and actions are those that benefit the ...

The consequences of our actions are important. They matter. But if the utilitarian is right, then consequences are all that matters. Is this correct? The main principle of utilitarian moral theory, ...

About the author:Christopher C. Heathwood is the author of the chapter: "Subjective theories of well-being" and is an associate professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Colorado ...

The concept of utilitarianism refers to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful for the benefit of a majority. The doctrine is that an action is right in so far as it promotes happiness ...

Rutgers researchers propose approaching the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions using ethical theory of utilitarianism. An approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions that is informed by the ...