18 Questions
What is one of the circumstances where an action may be considered right according to utilitarianism?
Telling the truth and respecting property rights
According to utilitarianism, when is it acceptable to kill innocent people?
When shooting down hijacked airplanes
Why is one of the objections to utilitarianism related to demandingness?
It expects too much effort from individuals in maximizing overall well-being
What is a common argument against utilitarianism regarding great self-sacrifice?
'Demandingness' in utilitarianism is exaggerated
When would utilitarianism support saving people's lives in triage situations?
When saving other people's lives would more effectively minimize loss of life
What is one concern raised about maximizing well-being through utilitarianism?
It could lead to committing serious injustices
Which ethical principle in utilitarianism states that everyone's well-being counts equally?
Principle of impartiality
According to Peter Singer, how does he equate well-being in contemporary utilitarianism?
With the satisfaction of desires
What does utilitarianism claim are the only two bad things?
The absence of well-being and the opposite of well-being
In utilitarian terms, what is a 'util' used to measure?
Well-being
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
What distinguishes utilitarianism's principle of impartiality from other moral starting points?
Considering everyone's well-being equally
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
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
How does Utilitarianism view the importance of each individual's well-being?
Equally, regardless of the number of individuals affected
What does Utilitarianism claim is the only thing that is good or valuable?
Well-being
Who is a historical figure mentioned in the text with utilitarian-like views?
Śāntideva
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
Explore the concept of well-being in utilitarianism, comparing the views of classical utilitarians like Bentham and Mill to modern-day utilitarians like Peter Singer. Learn about how utilitarianism defines the absence of well-being and what constitutes as 'bad' in this ethical framework.
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