Topic > The Pros and Cons of the Ethical Dilemma - 1078

But not all points of view are considered "self-interest". For example, from the perspective of utilitarianism, "it states that the standard of morality is the promotion of the best interests of all and that we act morally when our actions produce the greatest possible ratio of good to evil for the greatest number of individuals " (Velasquez 441). Psychologists such as Sigmund Freud described human nature as “cruel, aggressive, and selfish” (Velasquez 49). I could argue both sides and argue that there is more than just self-interest because there are many reasons that can lead someone to decide to have an abortion. But let's also see how Moritz Schlick would describe people who can be called or considered psychological selfishness. People who fall into this category can be considered selfish because they can only see the "I" and not think about a "new life" that is developing within them. This also concerns ethical egoism “that we act morally when we act in a way that best promotes our own long-term interest” (438). because in ethical egoism it is recognized that our actions have consequences that can be good or bad, but are influenced only by personal interest much pleasure or pain that the action would bring. The utilitarian approach tends to justify abortion in certain situations. For example, Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill “believe that only pleasure or happiness has intrinsic value” (Velasquez 441). Utilitarianism brings benefits and happiness, just as our actions have consequences. How could utilitarianism bring pleasure? Utilitarianism is a theory of consequentialism that states that “the morality of an action depends only on its consequences.” and I think the utilitarian view covers both