The Queen v Dudley and Stevens
It is imperative from the onset, to appreciate the postulation of this paper which is in favor of the decision by the seamen to eat one of their own.
The facts of the case in Queen v. Dudley and Stevens are interesting and intriguing as they are unimaginable in the current world setup. However, a reasoned moral dilemma presents itself given the factors that confronted the men at sea. This paper rests its argument based on the utilitarian principles enunciated in particular by Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mills. It is instructive to appreciate the common denominator in their ...