The Hedonic Calculus

Bentham's utilitarianism was sometimes called Hedonistic Utilitarianism. He believed that an action was right if it produced the greatest good for the greatest number. In order to calculate the greatest pleasure of different consequences Bentham suggested the Hedonic Calculus.

This quiz will help to learn the meanings of the seven factors in the Hedonic Calculus.

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  • Created by: Hannah
  • Created on: 16-04-12 10:23

1. Intenstity

  • How sure the happiness is
  • How deep or superficial the happiness is
  • How far the happiness-giving effects of action will spread
  • How likely the happiness is to recur or lead to further happiness
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2. Duration

  • How deep or superficial the happiness is
  • How near or remote the happiness is
  • How temporary or permanent the happiness is
  • How free from pain the happiness is

3. Certainty

  • How temporary or permanent the happiness is
  • How sure the happiness is
  • How free from pain the happiness is
  • How likely the happiness is to recur or lead to further happiness

4. Propinquity

  • How near or remote the happiness is
  • How deep or superficial the happiness is
  • How far the happiness-giving effects of action will spread
  • How temporary or permanent the happiness is

5. Fecundity

  • How near or remote the happiness is
  • How likely the happiness is to recur or lead to further happiness
  • How temporary or permanent the happiness is
  • How sure the happiness is

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André Clark

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Really good!

SheldonCooper

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Good effort I guess.

Must try harder!

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