aktiutilitaristit

Aktiutilitaristit are proponents of act utilitarianism, a normative ethical theory. Act utilitarianism states that the morally right action is the one that produces the most overall good in a specific situation. This contrasts with rule utilitarianism, which argues that the morally right action is the one that follows a rule that, if generally followed, would produce the most overall good.

A key characteristic of act utilitarianism is its situational nature. An act utilitarian evaluates each individual action based on its unique consequences. What is considered the right action in one circumstance might be wrong in another, depending on the specific outcomes. The focus is on maximizing utility, often understood as happiness or well-being, for the greatest number of affected individuals in that particular instance.

Critics of act utilitarianism often point to potential issues such as the difficulty of accurately predicting all consequences of an action and the possibility of justifying intuitively wrong actions if they lead to a greater overall good in a specific case. Despite these criticisms, act utilitarianism remains a significant position within consequentialist ethical frameworks.