utilitarianism/relativism on abortion

Question 1

• Bentham/GG4GN

Answer 1

• Bentham/GG4GN - could be in greatest good if only thinking about immediately affected - might not be considering wider ramifications (grandparents view)

Question 2

• Bentham - Hedonic Calculus

Answer 2

• Bentham - Hedonic Calculus - Weigh up aborting vs not aborting - which will bring about the most happiness (not all areas apply)

Question 3

• Mill HOP vs LOP

Answer 3

• Mill HOP vs LOP - a child will change your life so having one is a HOP but cannot impose your views on others (take away their liberty)

Question 4

• Mill:Rule - strong/ weak

Answer 4

• Mill:Rule - strong rule: not to abortion in Ireland (as against law) and religious families; Weak rule: no in Ireland and after 20ish weeks, yes before

Question 5

• Preference - Singer

Answer 5

• Preference - Singer - only women’s preferences matter as foetus isn’t sentient. But, weigh up all sentient preferences equally - would abortion be better?
  Preference : Hare - Stand in someone else’s shoes - consider all preferences of groups involved - abortion may be better.

Question 6

Preference : Hare

Answer 6

Preference : Hare - Stand in someone else’s shoes - consider all preferences of groups involved - abortion may be better.