Utilitarianism: Philosophy and Criticisms

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What is the main goal of utilitarian ethics, according to the text?

To promote individual freedom

To maximize overall suffering

To minimize overall pleasure

To maximize overall happiness (correct)

What is the primary focus of consequentialist ethics?

The intentions or motives of the agents

The external goals or purposes of an act

The consequences of an act, rule, or policy (correct)

The moral character of the agent

What is the key difference between utilitarianism and absolutism?

Absolutism believes some actions are intrinsically wrong, while utilitarianism evaluates based on consequences (correct)

Utilitarianism is a more restrictive moral theory than absolutism

Utilitarianism is a subtype of absolutism

Utilitarianism focuses on consequences, while absolutism focuses on intentions

What type of ethical system is utilitarianism, according to the text?

Teleological Signup and view all the answers

What is the Latin term that 'utilitarianism' is derived from?

Utilis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of utilitarianism that makes it a hedonistic ethical system?

It identifies happiness with pleasure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary principle of act utilitarianism?

The principle of utility is applied directly to every alternative act Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between utilitarianism and other consequentialist theories?

Utilitarianism is the most influential consequentialist theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying assumption of utilitarianism regarding the moral value of actions?

Moral value is determined by the utility of the consequences Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the right act, according to act utilitarianism?

To bring about the best result, or the least amount of bad results Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main goal of utilitarian ethics, according to the text?

What is the primary focus of consequentialist ethics?

What is the key difference between utilitarianism and absolutism?

What type of ethical system is utilitarianism, according to the text?

What is the Latin term that 'utilitarianism' is derived from?

What is the main characteristic of utilitarianism that makes it a hedonistic ethical system?

What is the primary principle of act utilitarianism?

What is the main difference between utilitarianism and other consequentialist theories?

What is the underlying assumption of utilitarianism regarding the moral value of actions?

What is the primary goal of the right act, according to act utilitarianism?

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