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Introduction to Utilitarianism - A Level RS
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Concise notes introducing the reader to the ethical theory of utilitarianism. Includes background to Bentham and the historical context that influenced his creation of the theory. Suitable for AS/A Level students. This was made for the Edexcel spec however is suitable for anyone studying Ethics

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An Introduction to Utilitarianism

Jeremy Bentham


● A social reformer and philosopher

● Saw happiness as pleasure and avoiding pain

● Believed church= too much influence over people- called for separation of
church from state

● Concerned about conditions of hospitals and prisons

● Concerned with injustice for poor- Bentham saw great suffering

● Believed individuals should be equal - Saw exploitation of the poor

● Put forward a moral theory not involving religion




What was happening at the time of Jeremy Bentham?



Enlightenment
➔ Undermined the authority of the church and monarchy

➔ Sought to replace reliance of God- moral reasoning instead

➔ Intellectual, social and cultural change.



Industrial revolution
➔ Radical technological advancements - Britain= workshop of world

➔ Rapid growth of towns and cities

➔ Scientific developments - Began to replace religious ideas

➔ Rich became richer, poor became poorer - deeply concerned Bentham

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