Utilitarianism

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Hedonism
The view that pleasure is the chief 'good'
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The Principle of Utility
An act is right if it brings about maximal happiness for the greatest number of people. Often expressed as, "the greatest good for the greatest number."
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The Hedonic Calculus
Helps to choose the good thing for the majority and work out possible consequence of an action
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Act Utilitiarianism
A teleological theory that uses the outcome of an action to determine whether it is good or bad
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Rule Utilitarianism
Establishing a general rule that follows utilitarian principles
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Preference Utilitarianism
Moral actions are right or wrong according to how they fit the preferences of those involved
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Qualitative
Looking at the quality of the pleasure
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Quantitative
Focuses on the greatest number. Measures the results by a measurable quantity or amount (how much happiness it creates)
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Teleological/Consequential
A theory which looks at the consequences of an action to decide whether it is right or wrong
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Higher Pleasures
Intellectual pleasures e.g. watching a play
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Lower Pleasures
Pleasures relating to the body e.g. food
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Non-persons
A person regarded as non-existent or unimportan
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Universal
A law which can be used in all situations by all people
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An act is right if it brings about maximal happiness for the greatest number of people. Often expressed as, "the greatest good for the greatest number."

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The Principle of Utility

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Helps to choose the good thing for the majority and work out possible consequence of an action

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A teleological theory that uses the outcome of an action to determine whether it is good or bad

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Establishing a general rule that follows utilitarian principles

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