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According to Jeremy Bentham's Utilitarianism, what is the key principle that individuals should consider when making ethical decisions?
According to Jeremy Bentham's Utilitarianism, what is the key principle that individuals should consider when making ethical decisions?
What does Bentham's 'Net Utility' concept primarily focus on?
What does Bentham's 'Net Utility' concept primarily focus on?
Which ethical philosophy is centered around the idea that morality is determined by the goodness and pleasure derived from actions?
Which ethical philosophy is centered around the idea that morality is determined by the goodness and pleasure derived from actions?
What does the 'Hedonic Calculus' in Utilitarianism aim to do?
What does the 'Hedonic Calculus' in Utilitarianism aim to do?
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In Utilitarianism, why would stealing Dave's wallet filled with money go against the principle of 'Net Utility'?
In Utilitarianism, why would stealing Dave's wallet filled with money go against the principle of 'Net Utility'?
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What aspect of decision-making guides a utilitarian according to the text?
What aspect of decision-making guides a utilitarian according to the text?
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What is the central ethical question addressed by ancient Greeks?
What is the central ethical question addressed by ancient Greeks?
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Which philosopher viewed virtuosity as something to be taught and practiced?
Which philosopher viewed virtuosity as something to be taught and practiced?
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What concept is associated with Aristotle's principle of the Golden Mean?
What concept is associated with Aristotle's principle of the Golden Mean?
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According to Aristotle, what is eudaimonia?
According to Aristotle, what is eudaimonia?
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Which concept emphasizes the idea that excellence is an art won by training and habituation?
Which concept emphasizes the idea that excellence is an art won by training and habituation?
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Why did ancient Greeks believe that living ethically was crucial?
Why did ancient Greeks believe that living ethically was crucial?
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According to the Divine Command Theory, why is an action considered moral or immoral?
According to the Divine Command Theory, why is an action considered moral or immoral?
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Which philosopher is associated with the concept of 'Areté'?
Which philosopher is associated with the concept of 'Areté'?
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What is the central idea behind Immanuel Kant's ethical philosophy?
What is the central idea behind Immanuel Kant's ethical philosophy?
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Which philosophical theory aligns most closely with the concept of 'Eudaimonia'?
Which philosophical theory aligns most closely with the concept of 'Eudaimonia'?
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In the context of ethics, what does Utilitarianism primarily focus on?
In the context of ethics, what does Utilitarianism primarily focus on?
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