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URL:https://www.uucpa.org/events/alj-class-what-we-choose-ethical-decision
 -making-and-utilitarianism-for-uus/
SUMMARY:ALJ Class: What We Choose: Ethical Decision-Making and Utilitariani
 sm for UUs
DESCRIPTION:ALJ Class: What We Choose: Ethical Decision-Making and Utilitar
 ianism for UUs  “All action is for the sake of some end\; and rules of a
 ction\, it seems natural to suppose\, must take their whole character and 
 color from the end to which they are subservient. — John Stuart Mill\, 1
 9th-century British philosopher and civil servant\n\nMany people base thei
 r ethical decisions on moral rules\, like "killing is always wrong" or "ly
 ing is unacceptable\," and strive to follow these rules even though they m
 ight sometimes fall short. This approach assumes that there are underlying
  moral truths that guide ethical behavior. For some\, the seven Unitarian 
 Universalist Principles serve as such moral rules.\n\nHowever\, rules-base
 d ethics can sometimes fall short in addressing complex dilemmas. John Stu
 art Mill\, a prominent 19th-century philosopher\, argued that the focus sh
 ould be on the outcomes of decisions rather than strict adherence to rules
 . His philosophy of utilitarianism\, or teleological ethics\, emphasizes e
 valuating the usefulness of actions based on their results\, aiming to ach
 ieve the greatest benefit for the largest number of people. This approach 
 prioritizes communal welfare over individual adherence to rules.\n\nThis w
 orkshop will explore utilitarian ethics\, including its complexities and q
 uestions such as: How do we determine what is morally right in specific si
 tuations? How do we assess which actions will benefit the most people? Who
  is considered in these evaluations\, and how do we define "benefit"? We w
 ill also examine critiques of utilitarianism\, including whether any behav
 ior could be justified in the name of the greater good.\n\n 	Presenter: Re
 v. Cat Boyle\n 	Date: Sunday\, October 27\, 2024\n 	Time: 11:45-1:15\n 	Lo
 cation: Fireside Room and online via Zoom.\n\n 	Contact the ALJ committee 
 alj@uucpa.org to request the Zoom link. (it has also been emailed to the a
 nnounce@uucpa.org email list)\n\n\n\nFourth Sunday Waffles and snacks will
  be available after service. Please use a paper plate. Suggested contribut
 ion $2.\nChild care will be provided.\n&nbsp\; 
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CATEGORIES:Adult,Classes,Learning
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