explain what a utilitarian would decide about drug legalization, and why. (3-4 paragraphs).

explain what a utilitarian would decide about drug legalization, and why. (3-4 paragraphs).

Begin by describing utilitarianism. How does the theory distinguish between right and wrong, and what is its advice for making moral decisions?

Next, explain which facts about drugs, their harms, and their benefits (if any) are relevant to the question of their legalization, according to utilitarianism.

Then, explain what sort of drug policy a utililitarian would be in favor of, and explain why. In other words, identify which policy you think is most likely to result in the greatest net happiness for American society.

Finally, identify what you think is either the biggest strength or the biggest explain weakness of the utilitarian approach to drug policy. Why is that poicixnt strong/weak, in your view?

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