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What is the primary principle of consequentialism?
What is the primary principle of consequentialism?
- Prioritize individual interests over collective well-being
- Follow moral rules and norms
- Act in a way to bring about the best consequences (correct)
- Make decisions based on personal preferences
Which type of utilitarianism focuses on the satisfaction of individual preferences?
Which type of utilitarianism focuses on the satisfaction of individual preferences?
- Rule utilitarianism
- Act utilitarianism
- Hedonistic utilitarianism
- Preference utilitarianism (correct)
What is the key difference between act utilitarianism and rule utilitarianism?
What is the key difference between act utilitarianism and rule utilitarianism?
- Act utilitarianism prioritizes pleasure, while rule utilitarianism prioritizes pain
- Act utilitarianism considers individual actions, while rule utilitarianism considers general rules (correct)
- Act utilitarianism focuses on individual well-being, while rule utilitarianism focuses on collective well-being
- Act utilitarianism is a type of deontology, while rule utilitarianism is a type of consequentialism
What is the significance of the trolley problem in the context of deontology?
What is the significance of the trolley problem in the context of deontology?
What is the argument in favor of consequentialism based on the idea that everyone's well-being matters equally?
What is the argument in favor of consequentialism based on the idea that everyone's well-being matters equally?
Which philosopher supported women's suffrage and animal rights, respectively?
Which philosopher supported women's suffrage and animal rights, respectively?
What is a key difference between rule utilitarianism and deontology?
What is a key difference between rule utilitarianism and deontology?
What is a key feature of patient-centered deontological theories?
What is a key feature of patient-centered deontological theories?
According to deontology, what is a key aspect of autonomy?
According to deontology, what is a key aspect of autonomy?
What do some deontologists believe is required for justice?
What do some deontologists believe is required for justice?
What is a key distinction that deontology makes, which utilitarianism cannot?
What is a key distinction that deontology makes, which utilitarianism cannot?
What does Christine Korsgaard's quote 'Not having your own life is worse than death' suggest about autonomy?
What does Christine Korsgaard's quote 'Not having your own life is worse than death' suggest about autonomy?
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