Compare act and rule utilitarianism in terms of which produces the most happiness

p-does rules prevent or help us to achieve happiness

s-maximising pleasure in each action will produce the most happiness in life, rules may prevent us from this

Ca-rules promote social goods, contribute to overall well-being

P-is act utilitarianism too flexible

s-nothing is ever right or wrong so considers unique situations

Ca-hard to predict consequences, rule allowes ppl to follow general rules that maximise happiness

P-is rule utilitarianism easy to use

s-higher and lower pleasures are hard to define

Ca-avoids the need for hedonic calculus, simple

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