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Dealing with a future situation I may encounter. (1.) Act Utilitarianism…
Dealing with a future situation I may encounter.
1.) Act Utilitarianism
Is the decision I am going to make cause the most happiness in the world?
No
Why is that?
Does this Break any rules
No
Yes
Yes
Please see the start of rule utilitarianism which is numbered 2
Does this make me happy?
Yes
No
Is this a sufficient reason to not make this decision?
Yes
Do not take part in this situation
No. Continue to number 2, rule utilitarianism
2.) Rule Utilitarianism
Am I breaking any rules?
Yes
Are these rules that will lead to me breaking the law or causing someone harm?
No
Take part in this decision or situation, but be aware of the consequences if possible. Make your cutoff line and make it concrete. If a situation/decision begins to approach or cross that line, it is time to walk away
This is not always a straightforward idea, but I do my best
Yes
Do not take part in this action
No
This decision is at a point that I feel comfortable making. This is the perfect situation
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