Utilitarianism Brief questions on first topic 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Religious StudiesEthicsASAQA Created by: JoannaCreated on: 12-04-13 17:33 What is the principle of utility? The greatest happiness for the greatest number 1 of 10 According to Jeremy Bentham, humans are driven by... Pain and pleasure 2 of 10 What is act utilitarianism? It is when the rightness or wrongness is judged based on the amount of happiness the act results in. 3 of 10 What is rule utilitarianism? Rule utilitarianism is the idea that general rules should be followed to bring about the greatest good for the community. 4 of 10 What is the hedonic calculus? A method of measuring the amount of pleasure an action will bring. 5 of 10 What are the 7 components of the hedonic calculus? Intensity, Duration, Certainty, Extent, Remoteness, Richness, Purity. 6 of 10 List 3 weaknesses of Utilitarianism Discards individual,hedonic calculus is unrealistic, cant predict consequences 7 of 10 List 3 strengths of Utilitarianism Focuses on community happiness, provides a method of decision making, it is telological. 8 of 10 What is John Stuart Mill's version of utilitarianism? happiness and pleasure are not the same, happiness should be the aim not pleasure. Qualititive 9 of 10 What is Jeremy Bentham's version of utilitarianism? Principle of utility, community happiness not individual, quanititive. 10 of 10
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