12 Questions
What is the primary principle of consequentialism?
Act in a way to bring about the best consequences
Which type of utilitarianism focuses on the satisfaction of individual preferences?
Preference utilitarianism
What is the key difference between act utilitarianism and rule utilitarianism?
Act utilitarianism considers individual actions, while rule utilitarianism considers general rules
What is the significance of the trolley problem in the context of deontology?
It highlights the difficulty of making moral decisions in difficult cases
What is the argument in favor of consequentialism based on the idea that everyone's well-being matters equally?
Impartiality
Which philosopher supported women's suffrage and animal rights, respectively?
J.S. Mill and Bentham
What is a key difference between rule utilitarianism and deontology?
Deontology places constraints on actions regardless of utility and wellbeing
What is a key feature of patient-centered deontological theories?
Each person's interest cannot be sacrificed for any reason
According to deontology, what is a key aspect of autonomy?
The freedom to determine one's own ends and goals
What do some deontologists believe is required for justice?
Punishing those who do bad things and rewarding those who do good
What is a key distinction that deontology makes, which utilitarianism cannot?
Between strategic bombing and terror bombing
What does Christine Korsgaard's quote 'Not having your own life is worse than death' suggest about autonomy?
Autonomy is necessary for a fulfilling life
Explore the fundamentals of consequentialism, utilitarianism, and deontology in ethics. Learn about the principles of bringing about the best consequences, calculating utility, and types of utilitarianism, including hedonistic and preference utilitarianism.
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