Read Chapter 2 and watch Week 3 Lectures. Choose a contemporary moral issue in our society (course materials) and apply the ethical principle of Utilitarianism to approve this moral issue. You must pick a moral issue that you strongly support and apply the utilitarian claims (course materials) to back up your arguments. The paper must be done in MLA format with a minimum of 500 words (quotes are not included in the word count). This assignment is due on January 26th (10 Points off per day late) You must apply Bentham/Mill’s “Principle of Utility” (week 3 Lecture) for 50 points and Bentham’s Felicific Calculus for 50 points (under course materials)
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