After watching the second part of the video, in the USA, how ethical utilitarianism and its doctrine that the right thing to do is whatever produces the greatest good for the greatest number? What are the possible negative consequences?

In this video one of the foremost professors of philosophy in the world at Harvard University, Michael Sandel, raises a number of questions in The Justice Series. This series is part of his course on philosophy at Harvard University.

Watch the video and answer the following questions.

Part 1 – The Moral Side of Murder

What would you do? Why is it the right thing to do?

Part 2 – The Case for Cannibalism

After watching the second part of the video, in the USA, how ethical utilitarianism and its doctrine that the right thing to do is whatever produces the greatest good for the greatest number? What are the possible negative consequences?

Why is consequentialism important?

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