Utilitarianism: Well-being and Absence

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What is one of the circumstances where an action may be considered right according to utilitarianism?

Telling the truth and respecting property rights (correct)

Engaging in unethical practices for personal gain

Cheating to gain an advantage

Ignoring the consequences of actions

According to utilitarianism, when is it acceptable to kill innocent people?

Never

In self-defense only

For personal benefit

When shooting down hijacked airplanes (correct)

Why is one of the objections to utilitarianism related to demandingness?

It does not hold people accountable for their actions

It encourages selfish behavior

It expects too much effort from individuals in maximizing overall well-being (correct)

It promotes dishonesty

What is a common argument against utilitarianism regarding great self-sacrifice?

'Demandingness' in utilitarianism is exaggerated Signup and view all the answers

When would utilitarianism support saving people's lives in triage situations?

When saving other people's lives would more effectively minimize loss of life Signup and view all the answers

What is one concern raised about maximizing well-being through utilitarianism?

It could lead to committing serious injustices Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical principle in utilitarianism states that everyone's well-being counts equally?

Principle of impartiality Signup and view all the answers

According to Peter Singer, how does he equate well-being in contemporary utilitarianism?

With the satisfaction of desires Signup and view all the answers

What does utilitarianism claim are the only two bad things?

The absence of well-being and the opposite of well-being Signup and view all the answers

In utilitarian terms, what is a 'util' used to measure?

Well-being Signup and view all the answers

When faced with a choice between actions A, B, or C in utilitarianism, how are the actions evaluated?

Based on their impact on the well-being of individuals involved Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes utilitarianism's principle of impartiality from other moral starting points?

Considering everyone's well-being equally Signup and view all the answers

According to Utilitarianism's principle of utility, when is an action considered morally permissible?

If it produces at least as much overall well-being as any other action in the circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'overall well-being' in Utilitarianism's principle of utility?

The net balance of benefits and losses to well-being produced by an action Signup and view all the answers

How does Utilitarianism view the importance of each individual's well-being?

Equally, regardless of the number of individuals affected Signup and view all the answers

What does Utilitarianism claim is the only thing that is good or valuable?

Well-being Signup and view all the answers

Who is a historical figure mentioned in the text with utilitarian-like views?

Śāntideva Signup and view all the answers

What does Utilitarianism consider morally wrong?

Actions that do not produce at least as much overall well-being as any other possible action in the circumstances Signup and view all the answers

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