Utilitarianism-Bentham and Mill

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1. What is the difference between act and rule utilitarianism?

  • Act utilitarianism is concerned with individual situation whereas Rule focuses on general rules and if the outcome benefits the majority.
  • Act is focused on the individual whereas rule is dependant on rules.
  • Rule utilitarianism is dependant on the happiness resulting from a rule. Act utilitarianism maintains that actions are right or wrong regardless.
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2. Identify 4 of the factors taken into account when using the hedonic calculus

  • The endurance, time, extent and length of the moral action
  • The intensity, duration, remoteness and extent of the moral action
  • The amount, length, usefulness and amusement of the moral action

3. Who is Rule utilitarianism associated with?

  • Peter Singer
  • John Stuart Mill
  • Jeremy Bentham

4. What does the hedonic calculus do?

  • Weighs up the pain and pleasure generated by actions to find the best option
  • Measures if the person is a hedonist
  • Weighs up the intensity of pain caused by any given accident

5. Why is Benthams principle of utility considered a teleological ethical theory?

  • Because it considers an action right or wrong depending on its outcome
  • Because its devised to tell you the best outcome
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