Consequences of Human Decisions
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Qualities of pleasures and pains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does utilitarianism judge actions compared to virtue ethics?

    <p>Based on consequences they produce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered as the goal of morality according to Mill's utilitarian theory?

    <p>Happiness - predominance of pleasure over pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT true about decisions?

    <p>Decisions only affect the decision-maker and no one else.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a criterion often used to judge the morality of a decision?

    <p>The decision's consistency with the decision-maker's motives and foreseeable consequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the consequences of decisions?

    <p>Consequences can vary in kind and severity depending on those affected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following motives is NOT considered malicious when making decisions?

    <p>Altruism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main challenge in judging the morality of a decision?

    <p>Accounting for the complexity of real-life situations where motives and consequences are not always clear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the nature of decisions?

    <p>Decisions are actions that bring something new into the world and affect others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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