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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?

Qualities of pleasures and pains Signup and view all the answers

How does utilitarianism judge actions compared to virtue ethics?

Based on consequences they produce Signup and view all the answers

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

Happiness - predominance of pleasure over pain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about decisions?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Altruism Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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