Utilitarianism and Rule Utilitarianism in Ethics

The chapter delves into the concepts of act utilitarianism and rule utilitarianism, exploring how each approach evaluates the consequences of actions. It discusses moral dilemmas, the granularity of rules, and societal impact, comparing the decision-making processes of both ethical theories. The conversation also touches on historical figures in philosophy like Descartes and the transition to modern philosophy since the 1600s or 1700s.