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What is the issue with Utilitarianism in the example of the pianist who can no longer play due to an accident?
What is the issue with Utilitarianism in the example of the pianist who can no longer play due to an accident?
- It fails to explain why the accident is still considered a tragedy even if the pianist finds equal pleasure in another activity. (correct)
- It prioritizes the pain caused by the accident over the pleasure of finding a new activity.
- It justifies the accident as it leads to greater happiness.
- It values the pain caused by the accident over the pleasure of playing the piano.
What is the central idea of Utilitarianism today?
What is the central idea of Utilitarianism today?
- The principle of maximizing overall happiness or well-being. (correct)
- The principle of maximizing individual rights.
- The principle of prioritizing friendship over pleasure.
- The principle of minimizing overall pain.
What is an example of something we value beyond pleasure, according to the text?
What is an example of something we value beyond pleasure, according to the text?
- Wealth
- Fame
- Power
- Artistic Creativity (correct)
What is the flaw in Utilitarianism exposed by the example of the police officer forcing a woman into undressing for indecent photographs?
What is the flaw in Utilitarianism exposed by the example of the police officer forcing a woman into undressing for indecent photographs?
What is one of the three intrinsic goods proposed by G.E. Moore?
What is one of the three intrinsic goods proposed by G.E. Moore?
What is the concern of the Justice argument against Utilitarianism?
What is the concern of the Justice argument against Utilitarianism?
What is the primary focus of Utilitarianism when evaluating actions?
What is the primary focus of Utilitarianism when evaluating actions?
According to Classical Utilitarianism, whose well-being receives the most consideration in the assessment of consequences?
According to Classical Utilitarianism, whose well-being receives the most consideration in the assessment of consequences?
What distinguishes the focus of Classical Utilitarianism from the broader question of what is inherently good?
What distinguishes the focus of Classical Utilitarianism from the broader question of what is inherently good?
What is the main role of consequences in determining the morality of an action according to Utilitarianism?
What is the main role of consequences in determining the morality of an action according to Utilitarianism?
What is the fundamental belief in Hedonism?
What is the fundamental belief in Hedonism?
Who were the three notable philosophers from 19th century England that are associated with Classical Utilitarianism?
Who were the three notable philosophers from 19th century England that are associated with Classical Utilitarianism?
