Utilitarianism Key Words A short quiz to help remember some utilitarianism key words. 2.0 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? Religious StudiesEthicsASAll boards Created by: HannahCreated on: 29-04-12 12:30 Act Utilitarianism A theory which maintains that an action is right if it produces the greatest good for the greatest number of people 1 of 8 Rule Utilitarianism A theory which maintains that a rule is good if it produces the greatest good for the greatest number of people 2 of 8 Consequentialism Describes ethical theories which establish the rightness or wrongness of a given act by considering the consequences 3 of 8 Hedonic Calculus Bentham's utilitarian method of computing the good and bad effects of an action 4 of 8 Hedonist A person who believes that pleasure is the greatest good 5 of 8 Principle of Utility The utilitarian maxim that seeks the greatest good for the greatest number of people 6 of 8 Teleological An ethical view that establishes the rightness or wrongness of actions by the good or bad which results from it 7 of 8 Telos An end or purpose 8 of 8
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