which school of thought is most acceptable?

Question

is it utilitarianism?
categorical imperative?
natural law?
or social contracts?

for justification for society's exercise of authority over its citizens?


socil utilitarinism?
natural law? or
social contract?

Answer 1

mine LOL

Answer 2

Well, let's review each of these four schools:
Utilitarianism is a bit on the optimistic side. It states that the useful is the good; especially as elaborated by Jeremy Bentham and James Mill; the aim was said to be the greatest happiness for the greatest number. It entrusts a utopian ideal on to decision makers to make a collaborative effort in progression. This certainly is ideal, but acceptable, in today's society, probably not.

Categorical Imperative is an ethical system of Immanuel Kant; it is an unconditional moral law that applies to all rational beings and is independent of any personal motive or desire. It is very coldly stated that the moral principle of behavior should be determined by duty. But what one's duty is as an individual is sometimes very different than his in a group or society. It is not enough to base a behavior on, but it could be very acceptable giving society a sense of prupose.

Natural Law is more politically based and absolute. It is most similar to the American governmental system now, displayed through civil rights. It is a law or body of laws that derives from nature and is believed to be binding upon human actions apart from, or in conjunction with laws established by human authority. It can work in association with positive law, which is more recognized and bound by governmental authority, and it is not dependent on changing circumstances or relations. It's LAW. Very frankly stated. Not as acceptable by indiviuals, but i think satisfactory to the majority in order to help society feel more organized.

Social contracts or contractarianism is actually imperative to the theoretical groundwork of democracy. It's an agreement among the members of an organized society and the ruler that defines and limits the rights and duties of each. This seems to be the school that the U.S. today is working with. The individual surrenders their liberty in return for protection. This one is very subjective as opposed to the categorical imperative. The positive point is that contracts can be altered or changed with the times, but this also may work both ways. And, in reality the citizens are still bound to the ruler, which can be very unfortunate in time of struggle and need. Obviously it can be easy to take advantage of those in need. It's what's "working" in today's society, and what seems to be the most accepted form of government, but i am not satisfied with it.

The question is, which school of thought is most accepted today? Or which school of thought could become more acceptable? Because, it seems that as a society we are experiencing natural law more than the other three. But, does that make it most acceptable? It seems utilitarianism could be accepted the most because it is more general, subjective, and collaborative. But in times of crisis, this may not be the best because it entrusts too many with too much power. Can we accept responsibility? Then we can accept what is best for us.

Answer 3

God's

Answer 4

God's

Answer 5

None of the above.

Answer 6

Harvard, though their acceptance rate has declined.