Question

Mamma's Diner was a small restaurant that was a popular hangout for many Bedford College students, but because of the owner's inability to make the bathroom stalls handicapped accessible for the one wheel-chair student on campus, it was forced to close down. The reason given was the belief that this it was morally wrong to deprive the majority of the people of this experience. What type of ethical philosophy is represented in this case? Give an additional example of this type of ethical philosophy.

Answer 1

Answer: Utilitarianism

Explanation:

Utilitarianism can he defined a moral theory that supports actions that boost overall pleasure or happiness and rebuff actions that lead to harm or unhappiness. A utilitarian philosophy aims to make the society a better place.

The maxim of utilitarianism is that a considerable amount of good should go to a considerable amount of people. Utilitarianism seeks to maximize well-being and happiness. Mama Diner's restaurant was closed because the principle of utilitarianism was not followed because handicapped students couldn't make use of bathroom stalls.

For example, if there is a new disease that kills people instantly when the affected person coughs around other people, the government might be forced to kill the person in order to save others.