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Card 6

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What was the 'principle of utility' based on?

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Card 7

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What is the method of application for this theory called?

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Card 8

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Where does the name 'Hedonic Calculus' come from?

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Card 9

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How many criteria does the Calculus consist of and how do they help with moral decision making?

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Card 10

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What are the 7 criteria?

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Card 11

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For Utilitarians, what makes a decision/action moral?

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Card 12

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As well as considering all 7 factors of the HC, what else must happen when making moral decisions?

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Card 13

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Give a quote from Bentham which supports his view that all should be treated equally

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Card 14

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How is happiness measured for Bentham?

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Card 15

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Bentham's views were considered progressive for the time in which Utilitarianism was developed. True or false.

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