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What is the root word of utilitarianism?
What is the root word of utilitarianism?
- Moral
- Consequential
- Altruistic
- Utility (correct)
Who are the two foremost utilitarian thinkers mentioned in the text?
Who are the two foremost utilitarian thinkers mentioned in the text?
- Socrates and Plato
- Immanuel Kant and Aristotle
- Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill (correct)
- Rene Descartes and David Hume
What is the main emphasis of the utilitarian system of ethics?
What is the main emphasis of the utilitarian system of ethics?
- Intentions behind actions
- Social contracts
- Consequences of actions (correct)
- Individual rights
In utilitarianism, what determines whether an action or behavior is good or bad?
In utilitarianism, what determines whether an action or behavior is good or bad?
What does utility refer to for Bentham and Mill?
What does utility refer to for Bentham and Mill?
Which term best describes a theory where actions and decisions are judged solely based on their consequences?
Which term best describes a theory where actions and decisions are judged solely based on their consequences?
What is the main concept described in the text?
What is the main concept described in the text?
According to Utilitarianism, what action should be taken if it leads to the most happiness for the greatest number?
According to Utilitarianism, what action should be taken if it leads to the most happiness for the greatest number?
How does Utilitarianism view God's commandments according to the text?
How does Utilitarianism view God's commandments according to the text?
In the context of Utilitarianism, what does 'the greatest number' refer to?
In the context of Utilitarianism, what does 'the greatest number' refer to?
Who wrote 'A History of English Utilitarianism' according to the text?
Who wrote 'A History of English Utilitarianism' according to the text?
What is the main theme of 'Mill on Utilitarianism' by Roger Crisp?
What is the main theme of 'Mill on Utilitarianism' by Roger Crisp?
What does utilitarianism focus on according to the text?
What does utilitarianism focus on according to the text?
According to Mill, what does utilitarianism prioritize in evaluating actions?
According to Mill, what does utilitarianism prioritize in evaluating actions?
What example does Mill give to illustrate utilitarianism?
What example does Mill give to illustrate utilitarianism?
What is a criticism Bernard Williams makes about Utilitarianism?
What is a criticism Bernard Williams makes about Utilitarianism?
In utilitarian theory, why does motive play a minor role in evaluating actions?
In utilitarian theory, why does motive play a minor role in evaluating actions?
What is the main goal of utilitarianism when assessing actions?
What is the main goal of utilitarianism when assessing actions?
