Rule Utilitarianism - John Stuart Mill
Rule Utilitarianism Resource Pack
Make teaching these tricky Religion and Ethics topics straightforward with this complete, ready-to-use pack!
What’s included:
One PowerPoint that covers:
Mill’s idea that not all pleasure is the same: ‘higher pleasures’ (intellectual) are superior to ‘lower pleasures’ (basic physical pleasure)
Mill’s Proof
The ‘Harm Principle’: the actions of individuals should be limited to prevent harm to other individuals
Mill’s Qualitative Hedonistic Utilitarianism
Higher and Lower Pleasures
Mill’s Secondary Principles
Impartiality vs Partiality
Not all actions need to be morally assessed as actions are morally right if they conform to a historical rule that has demonstrated that it fulfils the principle of utility (now known as ‘Rule’ Utilitarianism)
Mill’s Utilitarianism as a teleological/deontological hybrid
Exemplar Essays
Student writing framework: helps students structure exam-style responses.
Completed exemplar answers: perfect for modelling, teacher reference, or feedback.
Key Features:
Clear, engaging slides that break down complex concepts step by step.
Ready-made structure saves hours of planning.
Fully adaptable to different exam boards (based on Eduqas Philosophy of Religion and Religion and Ethics).
Supports students with scaffolding and model answers.
This resource gives you everything you need to teach, explain, and assess these challenging topics with confidence — whether you’re introducing them for the first time or revising before exams.




