Movie trailer review of ‘The Utilitarian’ by YouTuber PhiloGeeks (Video)

Our group adopted a “movie trailer review” concept consisting of two segments aimed at entertaining and educating layman audience about moral philosophy (specifically Utilitarianism). The first segment presents the concepts of Utilitarianism through a movie trailer. The second segment (review by YouTuber) explains the Utilitarian values behind the protagonist’s decisions.

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Philosophy Masterchef (Video)

https://youtu.be/y9x1K9JU3yA

Following Norcross’ Puppy argument, this animation highlights the differential attitudes most laymen hold towards factory-farmed dog and chicken meat, inviting them to reflect on this logical inconsistency given that both are morally indistinguishable. It raises questions about the actual difference between both meats, leaving the ethical debate open to discussion.

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The Utilitarian vs. Deontological (vs. Virtue Ethical) Doctor (Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ykzEQ5cL0k

A prisoner is dying, but has two healthy organs. The doctor knows that there are two people (a Philosophy professor and a social worker) who need organ transplants. Caught in a dilemma, the video explains what the doctor would do using the three theories of right and wrong.

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Fred: The Movie (Video)

https://youtu.be/y7axCgk74NA

Our group created a short film based on the story of Fred from the GET1029 topic “Eating meat” with a humorous twist. The film aims to follow Fred through the origins of his damaged Godiva gland and how he obtains his supply of Cocoamone. The film introduces the analogy presented by Norcross in his paper “Puppies, Pigs & People”.

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