Worksheet

PHI 300 Week 4 Worksheet: Utilitarianism rev. S2021

Instructions: In describing your pro and con arguments, be sure your information is correct and can be backed up. Ex: Many students list statistics that they believe about these issues, but often, the statistics they quote are not based in fact. Check your facts with reliable sources before using them in an argument. (Checking multiple sources is best.) That is one of the most important components of critical thinking, analysis, and argumentation.

Policy	Describe 3-4 Pro Arguments	Describe 3-4 Con Arguments	What would be a Utilitarian Position – and why?
1. Capital Punishment
1. Gun Control
1. Public Assistance Programs