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What is the primary focus of Mill's utilitarian theory of morality?
What is the primary focus of Mill's utilitarian theory of morality?
- The motivation behind the decision
- The character of the agents
- The method by which a decision is carried out
- The consequences of an action (correct)
In Benthamite doctrine, what is considered as the measure of right and wrong?
In Benthamite doctrine, what is considered as the measure of right and wrong?
- The character of the agents
- The motivation behind the decision
- The greatest happiness of the greatest number (correct)
- The method by which a decision is carried out
How does Mill's utilitarian theory differ from deontological theories of morality like Kant's?
How does Mill's utilitarian theory differ from deontological theories of morality like Kant's?
- Focuses on the consequences of an action (correct)
- Emphasizes the motivation of duty
- Evaluates actions based on their method of execution
- Judges actions based on character of agents
What does Mill emphasize in his distinction between qualities and quantities of pleasures and pains?
What does Mill emphasize in his distinction between qualities and quantities of pleasures and pains?
How does utilitarianism judge actions compared to virtue ethics?
How does utilitarianism judge actions compared to virtue ethics?
What is considered as the goal of morality according to Mill's utilitarian theory?
What is considered as the goal of morality according to Mill's utilitarian theory?
Which of the following is NOT true about decisions?
Which of the following is NOT true about decisions?
Which of the following is a criterion often used to judge the morality of a decision?
Which of the following is a criterion often used to judge the morality of a decision?
Which of the following statements is true about the consequences of decisions?
Which of the following statements is true about the consequences of decisions?
Which of the following motives is NOT considered malicious when making decisions?
Which of the following motives is NOT considered malicious when making decisions?
What is the main challenge in judging the morality of a decision?
What is the main challenge in judging the morality of a decision?
Which of the following statements best describes the nature of decisions?
Which of the following statements best describes the nature of decisions?
