Utilitarianism Overview and Concepts

Which of the following is NOT one of Bentham's seven criteria for measuring the greatest good?

According to Bentham, pleasure should be measured quantitatively.

What is the primary criticism of Bentham's utilitarian theory?

Mill's utilitarian theory emphasizes the importance of ______ pleasure over ______ pleasure.

Which of these is NOT a disadvantage of Kantian ethics?

Kantian ethics is a relativistic theory.

According to Kantian ethics, what is the main reason why lying is always wrong, even to a murderer?

Kantian ethics emphasizes the importance of ______ reasoning in making moral decisions.

Match the following criticisms of Kantian ethics with their corresponding explanations:

According to Kant, what is the essential human characteristic that makes us bound to treat others as ends in themselves?

The Principle of Autonomy suggests that moral laws are imposed on us by external forces.

What is the difference between the Second and Third Formulations of the Categorical Imperative?

Kant argues that morality must have the form of a __________ law valid for rational agents as such.

Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:

What is the primary source of the goodness of a good will?

Kant's moral philosophy seeks to establish a completely new set of moral principles.

What is the term used to describe the moral principle that Kant aims to clarify?

The moral agent performs an action not because of its ______, but because it is recognized as morally right.

Match the following concepts with their corresponding descriptions:

Why does Kant claim that his moral philosophy is not inventing a new principle?

Kant's view of human nature is shaped by the ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

What specific feeling does Kant believe is elicited by witnessing integrity of character in another person?

Which of the following is NOT a motive for acting according to Kant?

According to Kant, a good will is manifested through actions done solely for the sake of duty, regardless of any personal benefit or inclination.

What is the essential characteristic of a law, according to Kant?

The Categorical Imperative states: "Act only on that maxim through which you can at the same time will that it should become a ______ law."

In Kant's example of the merchant, what is the merchant's motive for refraining from overcharging customers?

Match the following examples with their respective Kantian motives:

The Categorical Imperative is a conditional command that applies only in certain situations.

According to Kant, what is the difference between doing the right thing from duty and doing it from a different motive?

According to Kant's philosophy, what is the fundamental principle of morality?

Kant believed that all of the formulations of the categorical imperative were fundamentally equivalent.

What does Kant's concept of 'autonomy' mean in the context of morality?

Kant argued that the categorical imperative is the law of a(n) ____ will.

Match the following Kantian principles with their descriptions:

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Kant's ethical theory?

Kant's moral theory is based on the idea that morality is determined by emotions and feelings.

Explain how Kant's categorical imperative can be applied in practical situations.

Which of the following is one of Bentham's criteria for measuring pleasure?

Bentham's utilitarianism measures only the quantity of pleasure.

What does Mill mean by 'higher pleasures' in his qualitative hedonism?

According to Bentham, the measure of pleasure should not just consider __________ but also factors like intensity and duration.

Match Bentham's criteria for measuring pleasure with their correct descriptions:

Which of the following critiques does Mill offer against Bentham's theory?

Mill believed that a satisfied pig is better than a dissatisfied human.

What is a significant problem with quantifying pleasure according to Bentham?