Ethics module: Teleological ethics Utilitarianism 0.0 / 5 ? PhilosophyTeleological ethicsASEdexcel Created by: Esther 789Created on: 15-03-22 06:13 who was utilitarianism created by? jeremy bentham 1 of 6 why did he create it? he wanted to reflect society at the time as it was becoming more secular 2 of 6 what is act utiliarianism? happiness in the form of pleasure was the sovereign good. 3 of 6 what is the principle of utility? maximum happiness for the greatest number 4 of 6 what was as a result of the principle of utility? a good action is one that creates happiness, a bad action is what creates pain. 5 of 6 who was john Stuart mills? an English philosopher who had been exposed to Bentham's work as a result of being the son of his friend, john mills 6 of 6
a) Explain how Utilitarianism might be applied to the issues surrounding the right to a child. (25) b) ‘Religious ethics have a better approach to the ‘right to a child’ than utilitarianism.’ Discuss. (10) 0.0 / 5
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