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| Basis of Utilitarianism | Ask what has intrinsic value and assess the consequences of an action in terms of intrinsically valuable things | | | Basis of Utilitarianism | Ask what has intrinsic value and assess the consequences of an action in terms of intrinsically valuable things | | ||
| Instrumental and Intrinsic Value | **Instrumental Value**: A thing has only instrumental value if it is only valuable for what it may get you (e.g., money). \\ **Intrinsic Value**: A thing has intrinsic value if you value it for itself (i.e., you would value it even if it brought you nothing else. | | | Instrumental and Intrinsic Value | **Instrumental Value**: A thing has only instrumental value if it is only valuable for what it may get you (e.g., money). \\ **Intrinsic Value**: A thing has intrinsic value if you value it for itself (i.e., you would value it even if it brought you nothing else. | | ||
- | | What has intrinsic value? | For utilitarians: | + | | What has intrinsic value? | For utilitarians: |
The most ethical action is the one that produces the greatest overall happiness or well-being for the greatest number of people and minimizes pain or unhappiness for everyone affected by the choice. Outcomes are prioritized over intentions. | The most ethical action is the one that produces the greatest overall happiness or well-being for the greatest number of people and minimizes pain or unhappiness for everyone affected by the choice. Outcomes are prioritized over intentions. |
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