Mill's Rule Utilitarianism
Mill's Rule Utilitarianism
Real World
The NHS follows a general rule of patient confidentiality because, even though breaking it might help in one specific case, widespread trust in doctors produces greater overall happiness long-term.
Exam Focus
Use the 'rule-worship' objection — that blindly following rules can reduce utility — as your key evaluative criticism of Mill.
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