Utilitarianism: For The Greater Good

Objective

• Explain the purposes of studying political philosophy
• Analyze the major ideas of Utilitarianism

Agenda

1. Attendance
2. DNC  - Obama Speech
1. Syrian Refugees
2. Warm-up #6
1. How many refugees have fled Syria in the fighting?
2. What country has taken the majority of the refugees?
3. Issue #3: Utilitarianism (if extra time)
1. The Trolley Problem
2. The Transplant Problem
3. Categorical vs. Consequentialist Logic
4. Utilitarianism & Bentham