In the case of Dudley and Stephens, as explained in the Michael Sandel lecture, Dudley and Stephens pleaded that they had acted out of necessity for survival when stranded on
the life boat. Given the power of this utilitarian logic, they were pardoned and their case never went to trial. Thus, this case would seem to serve as a clear example of the fact
that utilitarian logic is so successful and difficult to challenge as problematic.
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