Esej o Rule vs. Act Utilitarianism in Governance - 237 slow

Theoretical Foundations

Utilitarianism offers two distinct frameworks for public administration: the specific focus on individual actions and the adherence to general mandates. Act utilitarianism suggests that officials should evaluate every decision based on its immediate consequences to maximize happiness. While this flexibility allows for rapid responses to unique crises, it often creates uncertainty in the public sphere. If every law were subject to situational exceptions, the consistency required for a functional society would quickly erode.

Practical Governance

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