Utilitarianism Ethics Quiz
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What is the fundamental principle on which Utilitarianism, according to John Stuart Mill, is based?

  • Actions that promote happiness are right (correct)
  • Actions that promote sadness are right
  • The pursuit of power and wealth at all costs
  • The pursuit of individual happiness above all else

    • According to Utilitarianism, how should pleasures originating from one's greater faculties be treated?

  • They should be ignored
  • They should be valued more than baser pleasures (correct)
  • They should be avoided
  • They should be punished

    • Who is credited with the origin of Utilitarianism, although Jeremy Bentham refined its principles?

  • Joseph Priestley (correct)
  • Edmund Burke
  • David Hume
  • Epicurus

    • What is the primary aim when applying Utilitarianism in business, according to the text?

    <p>Generating the best possible consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did John Stuart Mill refine Jeremy Bentham's original principles in 'Utilitarianism'?

    <p>By naming the movement and enhancing Bentham's ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Utilitarianism in determining right from wrong?

    <p>The result of the action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consideration in Utilitarianism when determining the most ethical choice?

    <p>Benefit for the majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Utilitarianism often used in business for moral reasoning?

    <p>It accounts for costs and benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the major limitations of Utilitarianism highlighted in the text?

    <p>Difficulty predicting future outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the scenario of the hospital and organ transplants, why would few consider harvesting organs from a healthy individual unethical?

    <p>It respects individual rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

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