Even the Rain Movie Analysis: Utilitarian Philosophy (Essay Sample)

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Even the Rain Movie Analysis
Utilitarian Philosophy
Happiness and consequentialism are the main elements embedded in utilitarianism. Happiness in the utilitarianism is the superior kind of happiness that most humans long to have. Utilitarianism considers anything that contributes towards happiness as being significant and useful. Therefore, utilitarian is derived from the doctrine of utility; utility is embedded in everything that contributes to both individual and community happiness. Additional the consequentialism element in utilitarianism philosophy attributes to the fact that every action taken must be judged depending on its consequences on the happiness of most people. Hence, most people are forced to halt their search of happiness if their actions lead to a decrease of happiness to other individuals or community (Albee 1). The freedom towards the search of happiness should not affect other people happiness including their well-being. Individual liberty is measured with the perspective and in respect with the freedom exercised by other individuals in the community. According to ethics, utilitarianism is explained depending on the quantitative and reductionist approach. The philosophy tends to advocate for equality and consideration of interest towards the impacts they bring to the society. An individual, in case the actions call for any concern that devalues individual or community happiness they are rejected (Barrow 52). Utilitarianism focuses mostly on the result of measures to determine if they are worthy. Actions should be classified as morally acceptable or wrong depending on their consequences. Therefore, the consequences concept in utilitarianism constitutes of the good and bad derived from an act, regardless of whether it has cropped up during the action or after its performance. In short, the consequences rely on its intrinsic value; the good or the bad held within the action or what is derived from its association.
Kant Philosophy
Kant focuses his philosophy in a moral perception of the community. As a systematic thinker, Kant integrates his moral philosophy in a coherent system of thoughts interlaced with metaphysics, political philosophy, aesthetics, etc. From the moral perspective of the society, we are considered equal such that no one is privileged. The consequences derived from our actions are morally irrelevant since they are beyond our control. The only thing that can be used for the moral evaluation of our efforts is the will because that is under our control as individuals. Kant states that the only thing that is acceptable without consideration is a good will. Therefore, for an individual to be considered morally upright, he or she should have goodwill. Individuals might acquire several social and natural benefits such as wealth and health or virtues such as courage and friendly but that does not qualify them as being good. Kant argues that the moral behavior does not guarantee an attainment of being happy (Byrd and Hruschka). However, good will is indispensable for deserving happiness. Kant states that having a will that respects the moral law and derives acts from freedom is the goodwill. According to Kant, morality applies to intelligent individuals and the moral actions are measured by our reasoning rather than emotional impulses. Kant insists that humans should behave in a way that results in Maxim depending on the universal law; he calls it ‘categorical imperative.' According to Kant, there are no ifs in moral actions. Categorically imperative demand morality to work because the motive is appropriate not because there is a particular consequence expected in the end. When the morality law is embraced universally, individuals will appreciate that it applies to everyone equally. Kant explains that morality is based on freedom and autonomy; meaning people act on their free will not depending on the impulses or passion.
Even the Rain
The film is politically inclined since it makes comparisons between Europe imperialism and modern globalization. Icíar Bollaín sets the movie to portray how developing countries were exploited during the colonial eras. The film exploits the Indians just as Europe imperialism did during Columbus time. The film highlights the poverty status in the district to an extent where a California company has purchased the land rights and aims at charging the Indians for drawing water from their wells. The film goes again Kant philosophy, which advocates for embracing the universal moral laws that require everyone to gain equality regardless of their status. However, utilitarianism would have given justification concerning the exploitation depending on the consequences that are derived at the end. Depending on utilitarianism, the weak cannot survive without a helping hand and therefore, the Indians needed the European imperialists for their survival (Ebert). The only way for survival and progress was through becoming part and being assimilated in a group and having responsibilities that would ensure the happiness and fulfillment of the community. Analysing from utilitarianism perspective, the rioting experienced in Cochabamba was expected because when the society is not satisfied with the actions of an individual, they demand their happiness (Mulgan). The riots are due to the excessive fee charged for water leading to the production of the film being interrupted. The film explores the influence of Spanish imperialism s...