12 Questions
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.
What is the central idea of Utilitarianism today?
The principle of maximizing overall happiness or well-being.
What is an example of something we value beyond pleasure, according to the text?
Artistic Creativity
What is the flaw in Utilitarianism exposed by the example of the police officer forcing a woman into undressing for indecent photographs?
It fails to address individual rights and justice.
What is one of the three intrinsic goods proposed by G.E. Moore?
Pleasure
What is the concern of the Justice argument against Utilitarianism?
That it clashes with fairness and might justify unfair actions.
What is the primary focus of Utilitarianism when evaluating actions?
Maximizing overall happiness
According to Classical Utilitarianism, whose well-being receives the most consideration in the assessment of consequences?
Each individual equally
What distinguishes the focus of Classical Utilitarianism from the broader question of what is inherently good?
Determining what things are good
What is the main role of consequences in determining the morality of an action according to Utilitarianism?
Solely deciding the morality
What is the fundamental belief in Hedonism?
Pleasure is the ultimate good
Who were the three notable philosophers from 19th century England that are associated with Classical Utilitarianism?
Jeremy Bentham, John Stuart Mill, Henry Sidgwick
Test your knowledge on the three propositions of Classical Utilitarianism, key philosophers, criticisms, the distinction between what things are good and what actions are right, Utilitarianism's approach to ethics, and the concept of Hedonism.
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