Megan Kim Utilitarianism: an Inadequate Ethical Theory?
Words: 981 Pages: 3 5378In the United States, racial profiling and race-based police discrimination are often seen as favorable enforcement tactics among law enforcement. The purpose of using these tactics are to apprehend criminals, as well as prevent further crimes from taking place. Though it is illegal, these unjust actions are seen as acceptable due to the laws of the ethical theory, utilitarianism, in that it aims to benefit the majority. However, in recent years, this has led to many cases of police brutality, […]