This lesson on Preference Utilitarianism is best taught after the ‘Intro & Utilitarianism’ lessons (Act and Rule).

Contents: • ACT UTILITARIANISM • THE FELICIFIC CALCULUS • PROBLEMS FOR ACT UTILITARIANISM: o Difficult to calculate o Tyranny of the majority o Moral status of particular relationships o Higher and lower pleasures o Other values/preferences beyond happiness • RULE UTILITARIANISM • PREFERENCE UTILITARIANISM Tasks included, and space for these to be completed.

CONTENTS Key terms Overview of his work Duty The hypothetical imperative The categorical imperative and its three formulations The three postulates Tasks included. Booklet attached by Word - you will be able to edit it.

An introduction to the AQA A Level Philosophy course. Brief overview of the course and applications: Stealing, Telling Lies, Simulated Killing and Eating Animals. Brief overview of: Utilitarianism, Kantian Ethics and Virtue Ethics. Full explanation of Utilitarianism: Act and Rule. Preference in a separate resource.

A Kantian Ethics lesson which explains Kant’s ethical theory, applied to Stealing, Telling Lies, Simulated Killing and Telling Lies.

An explanation of Kantian Ethics, including strengths and weaknesses. Background Hypothetical Imperative Categorical Imperatives Three Postulates Objections Strengths Weaknesses Conclusions