Utilitarianism 06 - Rule utilitarianism (copy)

an action is right when it complies with those rules which, if everybody followed them, would lead to the greatest happiness

what is rule utilitarianism

consequences of following a rule

is it the consequences of following an individual act or following a rule which make it good

its rule worship - if breaking a rule brings about more happiness than following it there is no reason not to break it

smart’s objection to rule utilitarianism

become too complicated, who decides amendments

what would amending the rules to allow exceptions do

assumes everyone’s values align with creating the greatest happiness

why does rule utilitarianism not solve the issue of integrity