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Utilitarianism and Social Improvement Quiz

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What is the root word of utilitarianism?

Moral

Consequential

Altruistic

Utility (correct)

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?

Intentions behind actions

Social contracts

Consequences of actions (correct)

Individual rights

In utilitarianism, what determines whether an action or behavior is good or bad?

Consequences or usefulness of the results (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does utility refer to for Bentham and Mill?

Happiness resulting from actions (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes a theory where actions and decisions are judged solely based on their consequences?

Consequentialist (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concept described in the text?

Utilitarianism and its moral implications (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Utilitarianism, what action should be taken if it leads to the most happiness for the greatest number?

Lying, stealing, or killing (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does Utilitarianism view God's commandments according to the text?

It disregards God's commandments if it maximizes happiness (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Utilitarianism, what does 'the greatest number' refer to?

The majority or largest group of people affected by an action (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'A History of English Utilitarianism' according to the text?

Ernest Albee (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of 'Mill on Utilitarianism' by Roger Crisp?

Defending Utilitarianism against critics (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does utilitarianism focus on according to the text?

Maximizing pleasure for the greatest number of people (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Mill, what does utilitarianism prioritize in evaluating actions?

Consequences of the action (C) Signup and view all the answers

What example does Mill give to illustrate utilitarianism?

Eradication of disease using technology (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism Bernard Williams makes about Utilitarianism?

Utilitarianism can lead to negative consequences like kidnapping (C) Signup and view all the answers

In utilitarian theory, why does motive play a minor role in evaluating actions?

To avoid considering individual intentions over collective outcomes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of utilitarianism when assessing actions?

Maximizing the total amount of pleasure over displeasure for the majority (D) Signup and view all the answers