Angler Russel Nielson caught Utahâs state-record wiper fish on May 21 while fishing in the Newcastle Reservoir near Cedar City. The 11-pound, 2-ounce fish surpassed the previous state record wiper by 5 ounces, according to KCSG News. RELATED: Anglerâs First Paddlefish Becomes State Record in Tennessee.
The differences between rule and act utilitarianism are as follows: the act utilitarian only considers the results or consequences of a single action whereas the rule utilitarian considers the consequences that result of following a rule of conduct. Let's take a simple example to make this clearer.
utilitarianism. noun. 1  The belief that the value of a thing or an action is determined by its utility. 2  The ethical theory proposed by Jeremy Bentham and James Mill that all action should be directed toward achieving the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.