Singer is a Utilitarian, so, like Mill, he believes that our moral decisions are governed by the Greatest Happiness Principle (GHP). What is GHP?

Purpose: this assignment builds on the last by deepening your practice of processing philosophical information, lectures, and readings.

Task: write as much as you need to set yourself up for success in this course. You may write bullet points, make drawings, or craft full sentences. Make sure you do the following:

1.) Singer is a tricky and clever writer. His argument is simple (and frustrating). Complete the attached worksheet “SINGER WORKSHEET” to ensure you understand his paper.

2.) Singer is a Utilitarian, so, like Mill, he believes that our moral decisions are governed by the Greatest Happiness Principle (GHP). What is GHP?

3.) Williams mentions 2 principles he thinks all Utilitarians share: the Principle of Negative Responsibility & the Principle of Impartiality. What are they? What is 1 reason to agree with them? What is 1 reason to disagree?

4.) Who are Jim and George? Which one would you rather be? Why?

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