12 Questions
According to utilitarianism, what is the measure of right and wrong?
The consequences of the act
How does John Stuart Mill's utilitarian theory differ from Jeremy Bentham's original theory?
Bentham focuses on motives, while John Stuart focuses on consequences
In utilitarianism, what does happiness refer to?
The predominance of pleasure over pain
How does utilitarianism differ from Kant's deontological theory?
Utilitarianism judges actions based on consequences, while Kant emphasizes motivation of duty
What does utilitarianism emphasize in judging the rightness of actions?
The quality and quantity of pleasure produced
Why does one deliberate and reflect before acting in utilitarianism?
To take into account potential effects on people's happiness
Why do human decisions continually affect the configuration and integrity of human relationships?
Because decisions bring forth new ideas, objects, and relationships into play.
How are good decisions typically judged?
By being influenced by good and just motives and leading to good consequences.
What kind of consequences are associated with bad decisions?
Destructive consequences due to malicious motives like selfishness or spite.
Why is judging the morality of a decision complicated?
Because real-life situations involve impure motives and varying consequences.
In what instance are decisions considered good?
When they arise from good and just motives and result in positive outcomes.
How do decisions bring something new into the world?
By affecting others in unexpected ways through the introduction of new elements.
Test your understanding of the impact of human decisions on relationships, actions, and new ideas. Explore how decisions can bring forth new concepts and objects into the world, affecting human interactions in unforeseen ways.
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