Identify the version of classical utilitarianism

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Assignment:

Section 1: General Overview of Utilitarianism (your submission should include this heading)

Explain how we evaluate the moral status of actions according to classical utilitarianism, distinguishing it briefly from other versions of consequentialism including (a) ethical egoism and (b) rule utilitarianism. Please provide examples.

Section 2: Bentham or Mill? (your submission should include this heading)

Identify the version of classical utilitarianism you will consider (Benthem or Mill) and summarize the key components of the theory. For example, you must identify the standard according to which we evaluate the moral status of any action according to Benthem or Mill along with morality salient (hence important) features of the situation that we must consider when making our evaluation, including all those people or creature whose interests we must take into account and what weights must be given to them. Pick either Benthem or Mill; do not attempt to cover both.

Section 3: Application of Bentham or Mill (your submission should include this heading)

Identify how Benthem or Mill would assess the claim that there should be a border wall between the US and Mexico.

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