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What is the primary aim of political authority and government according to utilitarianism?
What is the primary aim of political authority and government according to utilitarianism?
- To promote the greatest happiness or utility for the greatest number of people (correct)
- To promote economic growth
- To protect individual rights
- To maintain law and order
What serves as the basis for political obligation in utilitarianism?
What serves as the basis for political obligation in utilitarianism?
- The moral principles of the ruling elite
- The social contract among individuals (correct)
- The authority of the government
- The general will of the monarch
What approach to ethics does utilitarianism adopt?
What approach to ethics does utilitarianism adopt?
- Virtue ethics
- Consequentialist ethics (correct)
- Care ethics
- Deontological ethics
Who are the prominent utilitarian theorists mentioned in the passage?
Who are the prominent utilitarian theorists mentioned in the passage?
What is the moral value of an action determined by in utilitarianism?
What is the moral value of an action determined by in utilitarianism?
What is the primary justification for political authority in utilitarianism?
What is the primary justification for political authority in utilitarianism?
What is the ultimate goal of government policies in utilitarianism?
What is the ultimate goal of government policies in utilitarianism?
What is the relationship between individuals and government in utilitarianism?
What is the relationship between individuals and government in utilitarianism?
What is the utilitarian perspective on obeying government commands?
What is the utilitarian perspective on obeying government commands?
What is the focus of utilitarianism in evaluating political institutions and policies?
What is the focus of utilitarianism in evaluating political institutions and policies?
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