1. Defining Act Utilitarianism
... idea of harvesting organs from an individual who has committed a crime, and as such did not produce any happiness or utility in society, in order to prolong the life of an individual who has the ability to produce a greater amount of happiness, as well as contribute productively and effectively ... action ultimately depends on what the individual interprets as morally right or wrong. Individuals may then also be able to extend this principle in order to justify any action or crime, even to the point where it becomes obligatory. Another strong objection is that act utilitarianism seems be...
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