Bentham- Utilitarianism 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? EthicsASAQA Created by: Hanah EltaherCreated on: 04-04-13 17:07 What is the principle of utility? Greatest good for greatest number 1 of 7 Who came up with Act Utilitarianism? Jeremy Bentham, he devised the utilitarian theory 2 of 7 Where did Utilitarianism come form orginaly? Hedonism, it was influenced by hedonists, pursuit of please 3 of 7 Briefly outline the role of the hedonic calculus and it's features. used to weigh up pain and pleasure, intensity, duration, certainty, uncertainty, proportionality,remoteness,purity and extent 4 of 7 What is Act Utilitarianism? Good action is what leads to greatest good 5 of 7 What are benefits of Act U? It's flexible, and is able to suit any situation 6 of 7 What are the weaknesses of Act U? Has the potential to justify any act, its impractical to suggest that we must already know each moral choice 7 of 7
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