Utilitarianism Quiz

According to Utilitarianism, what is the primary factor in moral analysis?

• The action itself

• Our motivations

• The outcomes of our actions

• The intention behind the action

Who is the philosopher associated with Hedonistic Utilitarianism?

• John Stewart Mill

• Jeremy Bentham

• Epicurus

• Ayn Rand

According to Hedonism, what is always intrinsically good for a person?

• Fame

• Pleasure

• Wealth

• Pain

According to Utilitarianism, what is the good we are trying to maximize?

• Long-term rational well-being

• Simple pleasures & avoidance of anxiety

• Higher-order pleasures of the mind

• Any and all pleasures

According to Utilitarianism, for whom are we trying to maximize the good?

• All that can suffer

• Self first, then others

• Everyone

• Shareholders

Who is known for the concept of 'Greatest Happiness Principle' in Utilitarianism?

• John Stewart Mill

• Jeremy Bentham

• Epicurus

• Ayn Rand

What is the main criticism of Hedonistic Utilitarianism?

• It is too focused on individual happiness

• It does not consider the consequences of actions

• It is too focused on collective happiness

• It does not consider the intentions behind actions

What is the main difference between Hedonism and Utilitarianism?

• Hedonism focuses on individual pleasure, Utilitarianism on collective happiness

• Hedonism is about wealth, Utilitarianism is about fame

• Hedonism is about pain, Utilitarianism is about pleasure

• Hedonism focuses on collective happiness, Utilitarianism on individual pleasure

What is the main principle of Hedonism?

• Maximization of individual pleasure

• Maximization of collective happiness

• Minimization of individual pain

• Minimization of collective suffering

Who is known for the concept of 'Felicific Calculus' in Utilitarianism?

• John Stewart Mill

• Jeremy Bentham

• Epicurus

• Ayn Rand