
Philosophy Quiz: Hedonism and Utilitarianism
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is known as the founder of utilitarianism?
Jeremy Bentham
John Stuart Mill
Aristotle
Immanuel Kant
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the algorithm developed by Jeremy Bentham to calculate pleasure?
Utilitarian calculus
Hedonic calculus
Stoic calculus
Epicurean calculus
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to John Stuart Mill, what is the main foundation of human rights?
Justice
Equality
Happiness
Freedom
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main aim of human life according to hedonism?
Pleasure
Power
Wealth
Knowledge
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which theory states that actions are judged based on their consequences?
Virtue Ethics
Utilitarianism
Deontology
Existentialism
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between utilitarianism and hedonism?
Utilitarianism focuses on individual pleasure, while hedonism focuses on collective happiness
Utilitarianism focuses on collective happiness, while hedonism focuses on individual pleasure
Utilitarianism promotes pain, while hedonism promotes pleasure
Utilitarianism promotes pleasure, while hedonism promotes pain
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Jeremy Bentham evaluate actions based on in his work 'The Principles of Morals and Legislation'?
Religious beliefs
Social status
Consequences
Intentions
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