Utilitarianism & Libertarianism

Objective

• Evaluate the major ideas of Utilitarianism
• Contrast Libertarian ideas with Utilitarian ideas

Agenda

1. Attendance
2. Current Events
1. Chicago Teacher Strike
2. Warm-up #6
1. Why does the Washington Post consider this national news?
2. Describe two education policy changes supported by the Mayor and President Obama that put them at odds with teacher's unions.
3. Issue #3: Utilitarianism (Part 2)
1. Cost-Benefit Analysis
2. Measuring Utility
3. Conclusion
4. Issue #4: Libertarianism  (if time)
1. Rights
2. Description
3. Social Policy
4. Economic Policy
5. Foreign Policy
6. Ayn Rand