Jeremy Bentham's Morality Quiz

Morality and Utilitarianism

• Jeremy Bentham believed morality is about promoting happiness and preventing unhappiness.
• He termed the ultimate moral principle as the Principle of Utility, which seeks to maximize overall happiness and well-being.
• According to Bentham, morality is not about imposing moral rules or following moral duties, but rather about achieving the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.
• The Principle of Utility requires us to consider the potential consequences of our actions and choose the option that will produce the greatest overall happiness.
• The utilitarian approach suggests that our actions are right if they promote happiness and wrong if they produce unhappiness.
• The Principle of Utility leaves out of morality individual rights, moral rules, and duties, focusing solely on the overall happiness produced.
• Peter Singer's utilitarian perspective emphasizes the importance of considering the happiness and well-being of all individuals affected by our actions, not just our own interests.

Test your knowledge of Jeremy Bentham's views on morality with this quiz. Explore his perspective on the ultimate moral principle and its focus on maximizing happiness. See how well you understand Bentham's rejection of divine-centered or rule-based morality in favor of the Principle of Utility.