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# Instrument Description The document describes a philosophical instrument, likely a framework or method for making decisions, with principles pertaining to utilitarianism. ## Key Concepts * **Self-Interest:** The instrument's goal is focused on self-interest. * **Means to an End:** People shoul...

# Instrument Description The document describes a philosophical instrument, likely a framework or method for making decisions, with principles pertaining to utilitarianism. ## Key Concepts * **Self-Interest:** The instrument's goal is focused on self-interest. * **Means to an End:** People shouldn't be used as tools to achieve other goals. * **Principles:** There are four principles involved: 1. **Utilitarian Principle:** This focuses on the usefulness of a given action. 2. **Consequence Principle:** The consequences of actions are paramount. 3. **Universalist Principle:** The impact on society as a whole needs to be considered. 4. **Hedonistic Principle:** Pleasure and happiness maximization is important. * **Leitsatz (Core Tenet):** A morally correct action produces good consequences for most people. * **Tendencies:** The pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain are key human tendencies, and are to be considered when making decisions. * **Hedonistic Calculus:** The evaluation of actions based on pleasure and pain. * **Quantitative vs. Qualitative Utilitarianism:** These are two different approaches to the concept of utilitarianism. * **Quantitative:** Focuses on the amount or magnitude of happiness produced. * **Qualitative:** Focuses on the quality of happiness derived from an action. ## Further Details (possible): The document includes a table comparing quantitative and qualitative utilitarianism further outlining the characteristics of each method. It also mentions the importance of applying general rules while considering the specific context of each situation. **Note:** The document's formatting is quite informal, making some aspects of the described method a little unclear. The document appears to be notes in a lecture or a personal study.