Read in Chapter 6 pages 112-113. Based on that chapter, answer the following questions:
What is Hedonism?(see also page 16 and 17)
How the statement: pleasure and happiness are not the same is explained. Based on the reading on page 113, what is the difference between pleasure and happiness?
Find on the internet 3 different definitions of Happiness. Copy them and comment briefly on them.
Read page 114 115.
List higher and lower-quality pleasures according to J.S. Mill.
Answer question # 1 on page 116.
Explain Mills observation: It is better to be human dissatisfied that a pig satisfied.
On page 121 read a passage * Promises, justice and rights, then answer question 5 on page 123.
Answer question 7 on page 123.
Read Case 5 page 132:
a) Write a summary of Case 5 (what it is about and what is main point)
b) Answer question # 5 on page 133. (Before you answer this question, write the definition of Act Utilitarianism (page 117) and list 4 aspects that need to be taken in consideration in order to properly calculate the greatest overall utility pages 117-119)
Read Case 3 on pages 148-149:
a) Write a summary of Case 3 (what it is about and what is main point)
b) Answer question # 5. Before you answer this question, define Dilemma Principle (page 140) do you think that this principle could be applied in deciding what is the right thing to do in this particular case?
Select on YouTube video about moral dilemma by writing: Trolley problem or Trolley dilemma. There is many to choose from with this title.
Describe it.
What do you think is the best solution to the Trolley problem?
On Canvas open Pages. Watch at least 26 first minutes of the video
How to Be Happy! Positive Psychology in Action.
and write a paragraph sharing your reaction to that video.
If you experience a problem (hopefully not) you can access this video in SMCC library database, films on demand. If you are not sure how this work, please ask (you can also call) the librarian. They are always glad to help.
Watch 3 videos posted on Canvas (Pages) about Utilitarianism and briefly describe all 3 videos (separately). Demonstrate that you understand the theory of Utilitarianism. (These videos are also available at SMCC library database, films on demand).
a) Utilitarian Theory
From Title: Ethics: What Is Right? 4:49
b) Utilitarian Moral Framework
From Title: TEDTalks: Damon HorowitzA Moral Operating Sy… duration 2:26 minutes
c) The Examined Life-Does the End Justify the Means? 28:39 minutes
