Would you sacrifice one person to save five? - Eleanor Nelsen

Important Vocabulary Words From The Video

Utilitarianism is a philosophy that focuses on the maximization of happiness. This means that the philosopher or theorist tries to find the best way to achieve the most happiness for the largest number of people.

  • utilitarianism is based on the idea that the greatest amount of happiness can be found by doing what is best for the majority.
  • The utilitarian believes that the best way to achieve the maximum amount of happiness is to provide everyone with the same amount of happiness.
utilitarian

A utilitarian is someone who is focused on the practical consequences of any action. They are usually more realistic than idealists, and they are more likely to take into account the practical aspects of a situation.

  • The utilitarian argued that the treaty was a bad idea because it would cause too many problems.
  • The utilitarian argued that the treaty would be a good idea because it would prevent war.
maximizes

To maximize something is to try to get the most out of it. When you're trying to maximize your profits, you're trying to make as much money as possible.

  • The company is trying to maximize its profits by increasing its price.
  • The teacher is trying to maximize the learning experience by allowing students to ask questions.
outweigh

When something weighs more than something else, it's called outweighing. The object that weighs more will eventually push the object that weighs less off of the scale.

  • The box weighed more than the bag, so the bag was eventually pushed off of the scale.
  • The argument between the two friends outweighed the friendship.
condemning

Condemning something is to say or do something that is negative or critical towards it. When you condemn someone, you are usually accusing them of doing something wrong.

  • He condemned the government for its lack of progress.
  • The teacher condemned the student for not paying attention.
utilitarians

Utilitarians are people who focus on the practical consequences of any action. They usually believe that the best way to achieve the most good is to focus on what is actually useful.

  • The utilitarian argued that the treaty was a bad idea because it would cause too many problems.
  • The utilitarian argued that the treaty would be a good idea because it would prevent war.
aversion

An aversion is a strong dislike or fear of something. Some people have a very strong aversion to spiders, for example, and they would be very afraid of them.

  • He has a very strong aversion to heights, and he doesn't like going on tall buildings.
  • She has a strong aversion to animals, and she doesn't like going near them.
conflicted

When someone is conflicted, they are feeling two or more different emotions at the same time. This can be difficult to deal with, and it can often lead to problems.

  • He is conflicted about what to do because he is afraid of getting in trouble, but he also wants to help the person.
  • She is conflicted about whether or not she should go to the party, because she knows that she won't enjoy it, but she also wants to make the other person happy.
drones

A drone is a machine that is used to carry out various tasks. Drones can be used for a lot of different purposes, including military purposes.

  • The drones are being used to patrol the area.
  • The drones are being used to collect data.