Prompt
Utilitarianism says that we should judge the morality of our actions solely by their consequences, and
that we ought to set aside other factors that might seem morally relevant if they get in the way of
creating the greater overall good. I want you to assess what you think about that theory, using the
readings by Rachels on euthanasia and Singer on poverty as case studies. Are there any other factors
besides the consequences of our actions that at least seem morally relevant to you in these cases?
Consider some of these alternative factors, and then tell me whether you think overall that
utilitarianism is right to set them aside and say that our actions should fundamentally be judged by their
consequences.
