Ethics of “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas” by Le Guin

Explain how would utilitarians and Immanuel Kant judge “The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas” utopia.

Read the story “ The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas,” then respond to the following questions:

• Explain how utilitarians would judge this utopia. Would they approve of it? Why?
• Explain how Immanuel Kant would judge this utopia. Would he approve of it? Why?
• How would you react to this utopia? Would you walk away from Omelas or stay there? Why?

Summarize the story.